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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.

**Ideal candidate must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, current RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and at least one year of recent inpatient experience with a Hematology, Cellular Therapy, ICU, Medical ICU, Medical-Surgical-Intermediate care background. Must be able to work 7pm to 7am including including rotating weekends and holidays.**

Summary

Function- 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.

*REQUIREMENTS *

*Education*

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN).

*Experience*

Preferred: Two years of recent experience of inpatient hematology/cellular therapy, ICU, medical ICU, medical/surgical/intermediate background.

All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

*Licensure/Certifications*

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: SCTCT/OCN Certification.

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Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 174374

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000

* 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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