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Outpatient Clinical Nurse – Outpatient Care

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse role within the outpatient care setting focuses on coordinating and delivering comprehensive, evidence‑based patient care across the continuum. This department is dedicated to ensuring seamless patient experiences through collaboration with inter‑professional teams, proactive care planning, and strong patient and family advocacy.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution dedicated to eliminating cancer through exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, prevention efforts, and comprehensive education programs. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse plays a critical role in advancing this mission by delivering high‑quality, compassionate care in an outpatient setting. At UT MD Anderson, the Outpatient Clinical Nurse contributes to a nationally recognized nursing environment grounded in innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate for the Outpatient Clinical Nurse role is a licensed registered nurse with at least one year of nursing experience, and a strong foundation in clinical practice. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy, along with the ability to adapt to evolving clinical environments and support innovation and improvement initiatives.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some flexibility may be required.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $32.69 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.26

Joining UT MD Anderson as an Outpatient Clinical Nurse offers the opportunity to directly support a mission‑driven organization committed to eliminating cancer while advancing your professional development in a collaborative, innovative healthcare environment. This role promotes work‑life balance, continuous learning, and the ability to make a measurable impact on patient outcomes and experiences.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.

Clinical nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.

MD Anderson is among 25 hospitals in the world who have earned six consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence‑based cancer care to patients and their families.

• Deliver patient and family‑centered care consistent with unit values and future healthcare demands
• Participate in daily unit operations to support financial stewardship and effective resource utilization
• Provide quality, fiscally responsible care while anticipating patient and family needs
• Collaborate with Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager on care planning
• Practice autonomously within scope of professional nursing practice
• Support and implement change initiatives within the unit
• Foster peer relationships through mentoring, coaching, and collaboration
• Promote a respectful environment valuing staff and patients

• Apply evidence‑based practices and integrate new knowledge into patient care delivery
• Comply with regulatory standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Utilize technology effectively in the delivery of patient care
• Contribute…