Experienced Clinical Nurse - CDU 7p -7a

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

The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is an outpatient observation unit primarily used for medical patients to determine if full admission to the hospital is necessary. These patients are brought to observation from the Acute Cancer Care Center to attempt to mitigate their symptoms and discharge the patients in a timely fashion.

The Clinical Nurse manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.

Scope impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

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.

Education Required

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred Experience

One year of Registered Nursing experience.

Certification / Licensure 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).

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.