Experienced Clinical Nurse - G19W Leukemia - 7pm-7am

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

Experience Required\: No experience required. All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

Required Licenses\: 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. http\://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

- Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)

- $8,320 annual inpatient differential

- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day

- Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays)

- Tuition Assistance Program

- Teacher’s Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan

- Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance

- Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay

- No State income tax

- Relocation assistance

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the No. 1 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. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.  Our core values of Caring, Integrity, Discovery, Safety and Stewardship govern the way we operate, make decisions, and help shape our culture.

Why Nursing at MD Anderson?

MD Anderson’s exceptional team of nurses have been recognized for Nursing Excellence by earning five Magnet designations by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, the gold standard in nursing. MD Anderson joins an elite group of only about 20 hospitals nationwide who have been recognized five times during the programs 26-year history. Nurses at MD Anderson work to accelerate the contributions of nursing science to evidence-based practice in collaboration with nurse clinicians and leaders. Our nurses are supported through nurse-driven research, educational initiatives, mentoring and professional development.

Experienced Clinical Nurses receive a very competitive compensation package which includes fully covered medical premiums, Teacher’s Retirement Services (TRS) contribution, generous Paid-Time-Off and certification pay.

PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for all inpatient units. In addition, Evening/Night nurses will be eligible for shift differential pay.

Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!

Join our team to be part of a variety of novel treatments, such as CAR-T, that has demonstrated our commitment to ending cancer.

The G19W Leukemia Unit is one of three units dedicated to the care of the acute/chronic and remission Leukemia patient. The Leukemia patient is on the receiving end of some novel therapies for the treatment of their respective cancer such as Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T Cell (CAR-T cells) which has shown great clinical promise and standard/ investigational or consolidation chemotherapies. Nurses are responsible for organizing the care of the patient including the administration of chemotherapy, blood products, electrolyte replacements, monitoring the patient on telemetry and any cardiac drips. The primary nurse is also responsible for working with the primary team towards a successful discharge inclusive of patient and family teaching.

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.

SUPERVISION:

Received\: Manager, Director or designee.

Given\: Assigned staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

Education Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.

Experience Required: None.

Experience Preferred: Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.

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).

Licensure/Certification Preferred\: Certification in oncology or specialty practice area.

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