Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Proton Therapy Center

Proton Therapy Center The Proton Therapy Center provides advanced radiation treatment using proton beams to target tumors with precision, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Our outpatient nursing team plays a vital role in supporting patients through their treatment journey, ensuring safety, comfort, and continuity of care in a technologically sophisticated environment.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse coordinates and delivers patient care across the continuum, ensuring quality, evidence-based practice in collaboration with the inter‑professional team. This role advocates for patients and families, organizes team workflows, and supports staff development to optimize care and resource use. Nurses in this role are expected to lead change, foster innovation, and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical practice.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and holds a current Texas RN license along with BLS or CPR certification. They bring at least two years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in pre‑admission testing, PACU, procedural, med‑surg, or ICU settings. Certification in oncology nursing or a specialty practice area is highly valued.

This candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, technological proficiency, and a commitment to evidence-based care and professional growth.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Hours may flex earlier or later depending on clinic needs. Occasional weekend and early morning shifts (starting at 6:45 am) may be required for Code Blue coverage.

Minimum $32.69 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.26

• 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.

• Coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the inter‑professional team.
• Advocate for patients and families to uphold rights and ensure compassionate care.
• Organize and prioritize team workflows; coach and assist staff to optimize care delivery.
• Participate in daily operations to meet financial and resource goals.
• Apply new knowledge and innovations to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Foster a culture of change, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Engage in mentoring, peer relationships, and professional development.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical technology and evidence-based care.
• Evaluate and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and empirical outcomes.

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

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred:
  At least 2 years of ambulatory nursing experience.

• Required:
  
  RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license.
• Required:
  
  BLS – Basic Life Support (Upon Hire).
• Required:
  
  CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Upon Hire).
• Required:
  
  ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) Proton Therapy Center (obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Required:
  
  PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi – Child & Adolescent Center (113200) Proton Therapy Center (obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Preferred: OCN – Oncology Nurse Certification (Certification in specialty practice area, Upon Hire).

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