Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Clinical Center Targeted Therapy; CCTT

About the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy

MD Anderson's leading Phase I clinical trials program offers patients access to innovative, first‑in‑human cancer treatments. The team evaluates new immunotherapies, chemo therapies, and targeted therapies designed to block the molecular drivers of cancer growth and conducts selective Phase II trials to advance the most promising therapies.

Contribute to groundbreaking research and help bring the next generation of cancer treatments to patients. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least one year of clinical nursing experience, with a strong preference for those who have worked in inpatient care or oncology settings. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, a patient‑centered approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, research‑driven environment.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (1 closing day)
Salary: $68,000 – $142,000, with $105,000 as the midpoint

Impactful, Cutting‑Edge Work
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Contribute directly to first‑in‑human Phase I clinical trials and next‑generation cancer therapies, playing a crucial role in bringing innovative treatments to patients faster.

Advanced Clinical Development
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Strengthen your clinical expertise through hands‑on coordination with physicians, research nurses, and multidisciplinary leaders, gaining exposure to high‑level research protocols and breakthrough therapeutic strategies.

Supportive & Stable Environment
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Benefit from a consistent Monday‑Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team culture that values professional growth, work‑life balance, and compassionate patient care.

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to manage patient outcomes by providing direct patient care, coordinating and supporting clinical and research aspects of care across the continuum, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

• Coordinates patients’ care with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a primary contact for patients, assisting in directing patients throughout their plan of care as directed by the physician.
• Maintains general working knowledge of departmental research protocols, briefly reviews eligibility checklists, and coordinates with the research nurse to enroll patients and monitor them while on research protocols.
• Responds to voicemail and electronic communication with patients, responding within 24 hours on non‑emergent calls.
• Acts on behalf of patients and families to ensure care that is safe and appropriate, considering values, multiplicity, and human rights.
• Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required
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Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Required
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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 ASC Post Anesthesia department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the ASC Post Anesthesia or Pediatric & Adolescent Center department.
Preferred
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Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) or certification in specialty practice.

Required
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None.
Preferred
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One year of clinical nursing experience, with inpatient nursing and oncology experience considered a plus.

All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse work experience must participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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