MD Anderson has a Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Breast Center opportunity. Ideal candidate will have at least two years of RN experience preferably in an ambulatory/outpatient setting; oncology nursing experience is a plus. Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) is highly desirable and valued.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Salary range: $68,000 - minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maximum
Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 - midpoint $50.58 - maximum $68.51

What's in it for you?

Work-life balance & stability: Monday-Friday, 8-5 outpatient schedule with no nights or weekends, plus competitive pay and comprehensive benefits at a top cancer center.

Professional growth & leadership: Opportunities to practice autonomously, lead care initiatives, participate in evidence-based projects, and grow as a clinical leader in oncology care.

Meaningful impact: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered breast cancer care while collaborating with a respected interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence-based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Functions

Transformational Leadership: Clinical Nurse must lead others (co-workers, patients, families, significant others) to where they need to be in order to meet the demands of their future care needs.
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team
Assures continuity of care as patients transition across the continuumthrough appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services
Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice.

Structural Empowerment:Clinical Nurse is empowered to problem solve in order to meet organizational and unit goals and achieve desired outcomes.
Active member in shared decision-making model at unit level
Accountable for identifying barriers to patient care and solutions
Active in developing strong relationships and partnerships with the organization to improve patient outcomes.

Exemplary Professional Practice: Clinical Nurse has a comprehensive understanding of the role of professional nursing in the institution that is demonstrated in the relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Effectively and consistently functions in related roles as required; i.e. charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, protocol manager
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.

New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements: Clinical Nurse is responsible for the integration of innovation and research-based findings into daily patient care practices.
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in /leads evidenced based practice projects
Participates in the redesign of care delivery for unit/center patient population

Empirical Quality Results:Clinical Nurse seeks solutions to problems inherent in our institution rather than creating work arounds.
Ensures integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care
Minimizes at risk behavior in self and others
Actively reports using the Good Catch and incident reporting systems
Collaborates with others in quality and performance improvement efforts
Documents care according to established standards.

Other Duties as Assigned

EDUCATION
Required: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).
Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification or Certification in specialty practice area. CBCN - Certified Breast Care Nurse

EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two years of clinical nurse experience, preferably in an oncology outpatient setting.

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, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, 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.