Experienced Clinical Nurse - Medical Oncology

Clinical Nurse positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center are essential to delivering high-quality care within the Medical Oncology G21 Unit. This 48-bed, four-pod intermediate medical oncology unit provides care to adult and geriatric patients ranging from 18 to 95 years old. Patients treated on G21 include those with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers receiving complex chemotherapeutic and bio‑immunotherapeutic regimens, as well as management of treatment side effects and complications.

The unit also serves patients with acute non‑cancer medical conditions and those requiring cardiac monitoring and infusion of cardiac medications.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a critical role in managing patient outcomes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring continuity of care across the treatment spectrum.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and have two years of recent inpatient nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or oncology. Strong clinical competency, compassion, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.

The typical work schedule includes Days, 7am-7pm, with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Work location:

Onsite.

Joining MD Anderson means contributing to a mission-driven team dedicated to Making Cancer History®. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient care every day.

• 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.

• Manage and provide patient care in assigned area
• Assess patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team involvement
• Collaborate with physicians, services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and manage emergencies
• Document care according to established standards

• Access, input, and retrieve information from computer systems
• Participate in data collection for current studies
• Integrate research results and theories into practice

• Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning and patient education
• Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights

• Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient resource use
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Required:
  
  None

• Required:
  
  RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire
• Required:
  
  ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Upon Hire
• Required:
  
  PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department:
  Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN – Oncology Nurse Certification. Upon Hire
• Preferred:
  Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

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.

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