• Perioperative Clinical Development Specialist

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    *Perioperative Clinical Development Specialist (CDS) - Main Operating Room Nursing*

     

    The *Perioperative Clinical Development Specialist (CDS) *plays a critical role in assessing the competency of operating room (OR) clinical staff and designing, coordinating, and facilitating the development of novice OR nurses and surgical technologists. This position oversees the clinical orientation of new OR employees and directly impacts the clinical competency and quality of care in the Main Operating Room.

     

    *Ideal Candidate*

    *• Education:* Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

    *• Experience: *

    o Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience.

    o Minimum 3 years in staff development, training, coaching, or formal clinical education.

    *• Skills & Attributes: *

    o Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

    o Passion for advancing perioperative excellence and patient safety.

    *• Additional Expertise: *

    o Experience in education delivery, quality audits, and regulatory compliance.

    o Familiarity with evidence-based research projects.

    *Why Join Us?*

     

    Perioperative Services strives to be the safest perioperative environment in the world, delivering the highest quality outcomes while demonstrating our core values every day. Partnering with Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the Nursing Division, and the Surgery Division, our multidisciplinary team performs more than 15,000 surgical cases annually across 30+ operating rooms in the Main Building and Mays Clinic. This is your chance to impact new employees, contribute to Perioperative Services, and shape the future of surgical care.

     

    *Key Responsibilities*

    *• Onboarding & Education*

    o Lead onboarding and orientation for new OR employees.

    o Deliver in-service education and competency-based training.

    o Develop individualized learning plans and monitor progress.

    *• Quality & Regulatory*

    o Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

    o Support performance improvement initiatives and shared governance.

    o Assist with systems operations to create efficiency and streamline workflows.

    *• Residency & Internship Programs*

    o Participate in RN Residency candidate selection.

    o Administer Periop 101 Course and develop curriculum for RN Residents and ST interns.

    o Organize labs, clinical experiences, and classroom activities.

    *• Evidence-Based Practice*

    o Engage in research projects to advance evidence-based perioperative care.

    o Utilize data to design strategies addressing competency and quality gaps.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

     

    *EDUCATION*

    * Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

    * Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing.

    *WORK EXPERIENCE*

    * Required: 5 years Registered nursing experience in a perioperative setting to include three years of experience with staff development, training, coaching or formal clinical education experience.

    *LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*

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

    * Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or

    * Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire

    * Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Upon Hire

    * Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

    * Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

     

    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: 177369

    * Employment Status: Full-Time

    * Employee Status: Regular

    * Work Week: Days, Weekends

    * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000

    * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500

    * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000

    * FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

    * Fund Type: Hard

    * Work Location: Onsite

    * Pivotal Position: Yes

    * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

    * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

     

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