Experienced Clinical Nurse IMU DAY SHIFT

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

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." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.

Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. MD Anderson nurses are bright, motivated and caring. Nearly 3,000 professional nurses work in our clinics and hospital as direct care providers, research nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, case managers and in numerous other roles. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.
Impact quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assess patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.
Collaborate with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Improve practice by integrating 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.
Assure continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
Act as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.
Train, coach and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

Minimum Requirements:

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification Required: 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).

Preferred Experience:

One year of experience in an acute care setting.

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.