The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U. S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. MD Anderson nurses are bright, motivated and caring.
As a five-time Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our nurses have access to multiple opportunities for reward and professional growth, while still being able to balance their work and personal lives.
We value our nurses, treat them professionally and provide an environment where they can achieve the utmost job satisfaction.
Our values are caring, integrity discovery, safety and stewardship.
The ideal candidate will be a license RN with at least one year of recent clinical nurse experience in medical / surgical, telemetry, or ICU setting.
Shift is 7pm-7am, with 26 of 52 weekend shifts required per year.
Essential Job Functions :
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's 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 in order to uphold patient rights. Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required : Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Experience
Preferred : Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.
All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department : Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID : 169152
Employment Status : Full-Time
Employee Status : Regular
Work Week : Day / Evening, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
Minimum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000
Midpoint Salary : US Dollar (USD) 104,000
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,000
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
Science Jobs : No
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