Assistant Nurse Manager - DI NorthWest Cancer Prevention
- Requisition #: 180495
- Department: Ambulatory Ops Purple Group
- Location: Northwest Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 4/30/2026
This position will be located at our North West location at 9922 Louetta Road, Houston, 77070.
The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to support daily clinical operations, staff supervision, and the coordination of patient care while delivering efficient and professional customer service.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Cancer Prevention Center. This role supports leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment and plays a key role in staff oversight and quality patient care.
The ideal Assistant Nurse Manager will have at least two years of experience ina supervisory role.
The hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, and may work 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will report to our Northwest location, but may need to cover West Houston depending on business operations.
In collaboration with center leadership, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists in overseeing human resource activities for all clinical staff, including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Assistant Nurse Manager directly supports the mission to end cancer by leading teams that deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. This role offers meaningful leadership growth, collaboration with expert multidisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to influence patient outcomes while maintaining a weekday-based schedule that supports work-life balance.
MD Anderson offers our nurses:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
MD Anderson is among 25 of hospitals in the world who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.
Job-Specific Competencies
Transformational Leadership
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports effective leadership by managing resources, staffing, and care delivery.
Structural Empowerment
The Assistant Nurse Manager plays an active role in staff development and operational improvement.
Exemplary Professional Practice and Continuous Improvement
The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures high-quality patient care and supports ongoing improvement.
Innovation, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Outcomes
The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to ongoing improvement efforts and quality outcomes.
Empirical Quality Results
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports quality, safety, and compliance across care delivery.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager position is to support daily clinical operations, staff supervision, and the coordination of patient care while delivering efficient and professional customer service.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Cancer Prevention Center. This role supports leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment and plays a key role in staff oversight and quality patient care.
The ideal Assistant Nurse Manager will have at least two years of experience ina supervisory role.
The hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, and may work 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will report to our Northwest location, but may need to cover West Houston depending on business operations.
In collaboration with center leadership, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists in overseeing human resource activities for all clinical staff, including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
All candidates must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Why Us?
At UT MD Anderson, the Assistant Nurse Manager directly supports the mission to end cancer by leading teams that deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. This role offers meaningful leadership growth, collaboration with expert multidisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to influence patient outcomes while maintaining a weekday-based schedule that supports work-life balance.
MD Anderson offers our nurses:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
MD Anderson is among 25 of hospitals in the world who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.
Job-Specific Competencies
Transformational Leadership
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports effective leadership by managing resources, staffing, and care delivery.
- Implements and monitors the unit budget in a cost-effective manner to meet patient, staff, and team needs
- Assists with the development and execution of staffing plans, considering skill mix and patient care requirements
- Reviews staffing and operational plans to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Ensures continuity of care as patients move through different levels of care by supporting discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services
- Practices with autonomy within the scope of professional nursing standards
Structural Empowerment
The Assistant Nurse Manager plays an active role in staff development and operational improvement.
- Participates in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing clinical staff
- Uses effective communication, performance management, career guidance, and conflict resolution skills
- Serves as an active participant in shared governance at both the unit and institutional level
- Identifies barriers to patient care and works toward practical solutions
- Builds strong working relationships across departments to improve patient outcomes
Exemplary Professional Practice and Continuous Improvement
The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures high-quality patient care and supports ongoing improvement.
- Trains, coaches, and supports team members to promote safe, effective patient care and responsible use of resources
- Is accountable for patient care delivery within the assigned area
- Functions as needed in related roles such as charge nurse, clinical coach, preceptor, or protocol manager
- Demonstrates strong clinical skills and compassion while using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies
- Assesses patient needs and coordinates nursing care and additional services
- Collaborates with physicians, care teams, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes
Innovation, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Outcomes
The Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to ongoing improvement efforts and quality outcomes.
- Participates in or leads unit, divisional, or institutional improvement projects
- Communicates relevant information to appropriate individuals and teams
- Encourages new ideas and supports innovation among staff
- Improves nursing practice by applying research findings and evidence-based practices
- Participates in or leads evidence-based practice initiatives
- Supports redesign efforts related to care delivery for the unit or center's patient population
Empirical Quality Results
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports quality, safety, and compliance across care delivery.
- Provides leadership in managing the quality of services at the unit level and across the care continuum
- Ensures safety and quality standards are consistently integrated into daily practice
- Identifies and addresses behaviors that place patients or staff at risk, including failure to follow policies or standards of care
- Collaborates with others on quality improvement and performance initiatives
Performs additional duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
- Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing or related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Three years Clinical nursing experience.
- Successful completion of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program can be substituted for two of the three required years of clinical nursing experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
- Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in Oncology or specialty practice area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 180495
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000
- FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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