Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Endocrine Center
- Requisition #: 184013
- Department: Endocrine Center
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/4/2026
MD Anderson's Endocrine Center is one of the nation's few comprehensive programs focused entirely on diagnosing and treating both benign and malignant endocrine diseases. Because endocrine disorders are complex and affect multiple body systems, national and international organizations rely on our experts to help shape management guidelines.
Our pathologists are uniquely specialized in endocrine disorders and use advanced diagnostic tools, including dynamic hormonal testing, genetic testing, nuclear medicine imaging, and cross-sectional body imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient care.
Clinical Nurse opportunity in the Endocrine Center. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least one year of clinical nurse experience, preferably in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hybrid remote/onsite 1 day remote (subject to change based on business needs)
Salary range: $68,000 - minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maximum
Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 - midpoint $50.58 - maximum $68.51
What's in it for you?
Work in a nationally recognized, highly specialized endocrine program where experts shape national and international guidelines for complex endocrine disorders, giving you exposure to leading-edge practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Grow your clinical expertise with advanced diagnostic technologies, including hormonal testing, genetic testing, nuclear medicine imaging, and cross-sectional imaging, while supporting patients across the full continuum of care.
Build a rewarding nursing career in a Monday-Friday outpatient setting with opportunities to advocate for patients, contribute to evidence-based practice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, mission-driven environment.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum of care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing quality, evidence-based patient care through the appropriate use of resources in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across continuum of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification or Certification in specialty practice area.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: One year of clinical nurse experience, preferably in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
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
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Our pathologists are uniquely specialized in endocrine disorders and use advanced diagnostic tools, including dynamic hormonal testing, genetic testing, nuclear medicine imaging, and cross-sectional body imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis and exceptional patient care.
Clinical Nurse opportunity in the Endocrine Center. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least one year of clinical nurse experience, preferably in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hybrid remote/onsite 1 day remote (subject to change based on business needs)
Salary range: $68,000 - minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maximum
Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 - midpoint $50.58 - maximum $68.51
What's in it for you?
Work in a nationally recognized, highly specialized endocrine program where experts shape national and international guidelines for complex endocrine disorders, giving you exposure to leading-edge practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Grow your clinical expertise with advanced diagnostic technologies, including hormonal testing, genetic testing, nuclear medicine imaging, and cross-sectional imaging, while supporting patients across the full continuum of care.
Build a rewarding nursing career in a Monday-Friday outpatient setting with opportunities to advocate for patients, contribute to evidence-based practice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced, mission-driven environment.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum of care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing quality, evidence-based patient care through the appropriate use of resources in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across continuum of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in data collection for current studies.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification or Certification in specialty practice area.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: One year of clinical nurse experience, preferably in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
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: 184013
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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