Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - ATC - West Houston

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the ATC - West Houston department. The ATC - West Houston department focuses on delivering high-quality ambulatory oncology care, including infusion therapies, patient education, and coordinated treatment services across the care continuum. The Clinical Nurse in this setting plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients receiving complex cancer treatments.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Clinical Nurse contributes to this mission by delivering evidence-based care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with chemotherapy administration, demonstrates strong clinical nursing expertise, the ability to work autonomously, and effectiveness in interdisciplinary collaboration and at least one year of nursing experience.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday, Shifts may vary between 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, depending on business and operational needs. Some flexibility may be required.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.26
PLUS - Nurses will earn up to $3,120 in annual department-based differentials.

Why Us?
Joining UT MD Anderson as a Clinical Nurse, Outpatient offers the opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes while advancing your professional growth in a nationally recognized cancer center. This role supports a collaborative work environment where innovation, education, and evidence-based practice are prioritized, helping you build a meaningful and sustainable nursing career.
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.

Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!

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.

Responsibilities
Transformational Leadership
Clinical Nurse leads patients, families, and care teams to meet evolving care needs.

• Organize and prioritize patient care team activities including chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, pump connections/disconnections, IV fluids, antibiotic therapy, IV starts, and rapid response to reactions/emergencies
• Ensure continuity of care through patient education and coordinated transitions across the care continuum
• Practice autonomously within scope of professional nursing practice

Structural Empowerment
Clinical Nurse drives problem solving and contributes to organizational goals.

• Participate actively in shared decision-making models at the unit level
• Identify barriers to patient care and develop effective solutions
• Build strong partnerships across the organization to improve outcomes

Exemplary Professional Practice
Clinical Nurse demonstrates high-level professional nursing practice and collaboration.

• Train, coach, and support team members to optimize patient care and resource use
• Manage and provide patient care within assigned areas
• Function in roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, and protocol manager
• Demonstrate clinical competency with compassionate care, technology use, medication administration, procedures, and emergency management
• Assess patient needs for nursing care and other services
• Provide coverage for Surgical Oncology and Infusion patients as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to plan and evaluate care
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights

New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements
Clinical Nurse integrates research and innovation into patient care.

• Apply research findings and theoretical frameworks to improve practice
• Participate in or lead evidence-based practice initiatives
• Contribute to redesign of care delivery for patient populations

Empirical Quality Results
Clinical Nurse ensures quality and safety in patient care delivery.

• Integrate safety and quality standards into daily practice
• Minimize at-risk behavior and promote a culture of safety
• Report events through Good Catch and incident reporting systems
• Collaborate in quality and performance improvement initiatives
• Document care according to established standards
  Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None
• Preferred: At least one year of experience as a registered nurse.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

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: 181086
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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