Clinical Nurse - Gynecologic​/Radiation

Overview

The Clinical Nurse on G10

East Gynecologic/Radiation Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. The unit is a 25 bed inpatient facility serving pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with gynecological malignancies using chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and medical management.

The Clinical Nurse works shift patterns of 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with rotating weekends and holidays. Shift includes 12-hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year minimum.

Hourly salary range:
Minimum $32.70 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.27.

• 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 first day
• Minimum 24.5 days paid leave 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

Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient’s family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.

Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

• Education Required:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Education Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  All clinical nurses with less than one-year registered nurse (RN) work experience will participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program; this position is not eligible for the residency program.
• Experience Preferred:
  Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting, preferably two.
• Licenses/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
• Licenses/Certification Preferred:
  Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty;
  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, or PALS certification as required.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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.

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