Clinical Nurse opportunity in the Cardiopulmonary Center. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience. Experience in Cardiology, Cardiac ICU, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology/Procedural or other ICU setting is preferred, and oncology nursing experience is a plus.
Shift: Monday - Friday 8 hour day shift between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: minimum $68,000 - midpoint $105,200 - maximum $142,500
Location: Onsite float position within the Cardiopulmonary Center. Must be willing to float between clinics as needed. Advance notice of clinic assignments will be provided, and location assignments will not change during a scheduled shift.
Key Functions
Clinical Knowledge
Interrogates implanted pacemakers/ ICD's (in-house and remote), evaluates the findings and reports them to the physician / designee, reprograms devices under the direction of the physician / designee, prepares reports for the device interrogations.
Assesses patient needs; plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patient's response to treatment.
Assures compliance with regulatory and accrediting specifications to meet federal, state and local standards.
Assists medical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives to deliver the most accurate and timely care possible.
Instructs and counsels patients and families or treatment team concerning home care, potential problems, emotional concerns or utilization review status.
Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with related health care providers in treatment discharge planning and provisions of care.
Serves in an information resources capacity for hospital nursing personnel, provides advice concerning procedures, care techniques, and other developments.
Functions as liaison between patients and physicians, other nursing personnel.
Participates in the development of nursing policies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials., supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training sessions.
Prepares and maintains records and reports concerning operations. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing or utilization review by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading pertinent literature. Incorporates such advancements in continuing education and nursing practice.
All 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, Certification in specialty practice.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two years of experience working in Cardiology, Cardiac ICU, Emergency Room, Interventional Radiology/Procedural or other ICU setting is preferred, and oncology nursing experience is a plus.
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.
