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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.

*Medical Oncology G21 Unit*: The unit is a 48-bed four-pod intermediate medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients ranging in age from 18 - 95. Patients treated on G21 include those with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancer receiving complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens, management of treatment side effects and complications, and supportive care**. **Inaddition, G21 is the primary unit for patients with a wide range of acute non-cancer related medical problems and those requiring cardiac monitoring and infusion of cardiac medications.

*The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree and two years of recent inpatient nursing experience, preferably in pediatrics or oncology.*

Essential Job Functions:

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.

*EDUCATION*

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

* Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

*WORK EXPERIENCE*

* Required: One year of nursing experience

* Preferred: Two years of recent inpatient nursing experience

*LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*

* Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and

* Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire and

* Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). Upon Hire

* Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Upon Hire

* Preferred: Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

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

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 177002

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days, 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

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