Clinical Outcomes Specialist - Surgical Urology & Orthopedics

The Clinical Outcomes Specialist at MD Anderson Cancer Center identifies quality improvement opportunities, analyzes patient outcomes, and supports the delivery of high quality, patient centered care. This role partners with the interprofessional team to coordinate care across the continuum, improve processes, and enhance clinical outcomes for complex patient populations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in a healthcare field, and five years of clinical nursing experience, including three years of oncology nursing experience. The candidate must hold a current Texas RN license, maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification. The ideal candidate must also be available to work 100% on-site for an 8 hour day shift schedule with one evening shift per week, and rotating weekends and holidays (minor holidays included).

The Surgical Urology/Orthopedic unit is a 32-bed unit for an adult patient population. This fast-paced environment has rapid turnover for surgical procedures, which include postoperative prostatectomy, cystectomy, penectomy, nephrectomy, and orthopedic surgeries. Unique postoperative care of hemipelvectomy, flap monitoring, and testicular cancer surgeries are also managed on this unit. The team uses an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care. Integrated in our nursing practice are tools used to maximize the skills of team members to achieve optimal outcome and improved healthcare quality.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $53.36 | Midpoint $66.82 | Maximum $80.29

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ 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 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

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

• Identify quality and process improvement opportunities
• Lead and collaborate with the interprofessional team in planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient focused care
• Coordinate and integrate care across the continuum for assigned patient populations
• Analyze patient data and outcomes to drive improvements in care delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing;
Master's Degree in a healthcare field

Education Preferred:
Master's Degree in Quality

Experience

Required:

Five years of clinical nursing experience including three years of oncology nursing experience, or three years of oncology nursing experience with a preferred advanced degree

Experience Preferred:
Two years of charge nurse experience or two years of previous leadership experience

Licensure/Certification

Required:

Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN);
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
Certification in quality or specialty focused area

Licensure/Certification Preferred:
None

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.

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Day/Evening, Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate
• Fund Type:
  Hard
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Pivotal Position:
  No
• Referral Bonus Available?:
  No
• Relocation…