Clinical Nurse - Nursing Resource Pool

Overview

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading oncology facility recognized for excellent nursing care. As a five‑time Magnet‑recognized hospital, we offer a supportive environment that balances professional growth with work‑life balance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in an assigned area. Assess patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team involvement. Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improve practice by integrating the results and theories of research studies. Participate in data collection for current studies. Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.

Document care according to established standards. Access, input, and retrieve information from computer systems. Ensure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services. Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. Applicants must satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure as a condition of hire and continued employment.

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

• Required:
  
  None.

• Required:
  
  RN – Registered Nurse – 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 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (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 work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

• Three 12‑hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum).
• $8,320 annual inpatient differential, paid $346.67 per paycheck.
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day.
• Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays).
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Teacher’s Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan.
• Employer paid short‑term disability, life & accidental death insurance.
• Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay.
• No state income tax.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full‑Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Day/Evening, Evening/Night
• Minimum Salary: USD 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: USD 105,200
• Maximum Salary: 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

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.