Outpatient Clinical Nurse / Theranostics
- Requisition #: 181776
- Department: DR- Clinical Operations
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 7/1/2026
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse plays a critical role in advancing this mission by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in the Theranostics Clinical Operations Department. The department focuses on coordinating specialized outpatient care, ensuring seamless patient experiences across the continuum.
The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care while collaborating with an inter-professional team. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable for delivering safe, effective, and resource-conscious care, and the Outpatient Clinical Nurse serves as a patient and family advocate, supporting care delivery and team coordination within UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing practice with a commitment to evidence-based care, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Experience in outpatient or specialty clinical environments, the ability to work autonomously, and demonstrated strengths in communication, mentoring, and clinical decision-making are preferred. Licensure and educational preparation should align with professional nursing standards.
Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care in a highly specialized outpatient setting. The position supports professional growth through continuous learning, collaboration with experienced clinical teams, and participation in innovative care practices while maintaining a balanced and supportive work environment.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery & Coordination
• Provide quality, evidence-based patient care using appropriate clinical resources
• Coordinate care across the continuum in collaboration with the inter-professional team
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights
• Organize and prioritize activities of the patient care team to ensure efficient workflow
Transformational Leadership & Unit Operations
• Participate in daily unit operations to support financial and operational goals
• Deliver fiscally responsible care while anticipating patient and family needs
• Utilize material resources effectively for direct patient care
• Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice
• Support and implement change initiatives in daily clinical practice
• Foster peer relationships and mentor team members
• Promote an environment that values staff and patients
Innovation, Knowledge & Improvement
• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards and clinical practice
• Comply with regulatory and institutional standards
• Promote an environment that challenges existing practices and supports change
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of clinical technology
• Participate in evaluating and improving care delivery using outcome measurements
Structural Empowerment & Collaboration
• Provide feedback to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and Charge Nurse on staff performance
• Support staff evaluation and professional development activities
• Foster accountability and a Just Culture within the team environment
• Maximize productivity to achieve unit goals and desired outcomes
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Build partnerships to improve patient and family outcomes
Professional Practice & Outcomes
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care consistent with practice standards and regulations
• Use a systematic, outcome-focused approach to patient care
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Integrate ethical principles into clinical practice
• Maintain clinical and technological competency through continuous learning
• Participate in professional development and organizational initiatives
• Utilize and monitor empirical outcomes and quality improvement metrics
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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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The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care while collaborating with an inter-professional team. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable for delivering safe, effective, and resource-conscious care, and the Outpatient Clinical Nurse serves as a patient and family advocate, supporting care delivery and team coordination within UT MD Anderson.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in nursing practice with a commitment to evidence-based care, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Experience in outpatient or specialty clinical environments, the ability to work autonomously, and demonstrated strengths in communication, mentoring, and clinical decision-making are preferred. Licensure and educational preparation should align with professional nursing standards.
Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm
Why Us?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to UT MD Anderson's mission of eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care in a highly specialized outpatient setting. The position supports professional growth through continuous learning, collaboration with experienced clinical teams, and participation in innovative care practices while maintaining a balanced and supportive work environment.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Patient Care Delivery & Coordination
• Provide quality, evidence-based patient care using appropriate clinical resources
• Coordinate care across the continuum in collaboration with the inter-professional team
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold patient rights
• Organize and prioritize activities of the patient care team to ensure efficient workflow
Transformational Leadership & Unit Operations
• Participate in daily unit operations to support financial and operational goals
• Deliver fiscally responsible care while anticipating patient and family needs
• Utilize material resources effectively for direct patient care
• Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice
• Support and implement change initiatives in daily clinical practice
• Foster peer relationships and mentor team members
• Promote an environment that values staff and patients
Innovation, Knowledge & Improvement
• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards and clinical practice
• Comply with regulatory and institutional standards
• Promote an environment that challenges existing practices and supports change
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of clinical technology
• Participate in evaluating and improving care delivery using outcome measurements
Structural Empowerment & Collaboration
• Provide feedback to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, and Charge Nurse on staff performance
• Support staff evaluation and professional development activities
• Foster accountability and a Just Culture within the team environment
• Maximize productivity to achieve unit goals and desired outcomes
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Build partnerships to improve patient and family outcomes
Professional Practice & Outcomes
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care consistent with practice standards and regulations
• Use a systematic, outcome-focused approach to patient care
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Integrate ethical principles into clinical practice
• Maintain clinical and technological competency through continuous learning
• Participate in professional development and organizational initiatives
• Utilize and monitor empirical outcomes and quality improvement metrics
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: None
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: 181776
- 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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