MD Anderson provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology services along with a range of supportive programs at all of its Greater Houston area locations. While MD Anderson - The Woodlands treats all types of cancers, the faculty has particular expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following cancers: Breast; Colorectal; Dermatology and skin; Endocrine; Genitourinary; Gynecologic; Head and neck; Neurologic; Thoracic.

　　Ideal candidate will be licensed RN with prior Breast, Medical Oncology or Surgical Oncology experience.

　　KEY FUNCTIONS

　　Transformational Leadership:

　　Organizes and prioritizes work of the patient care team which include, but is not limited to, administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents, pump connects /disconnects, administration of antibiotic therapy, administration of IV fluids, rapid response to chemotherapy reactions/ emergencies, IV starts, etc.

　　Assures continuity of care as patients transition across the continuum through appropriate patient education and coordination of services.

　　Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice.

　　Structural Empowerment:

　　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:

　　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.

　　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.

　　Responsible for coverage for Surgical Oncology and Infusion patients as necessary.

　　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:

　　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:

　　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.

　　EDUCATION

　　Required:

　　Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

　　Preferred:

　　Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

　　EXPERIENCE

　　Preferred:

　　Prior Breast, Medical Oncology or Surgical Oncology experience.

　　LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

　　Required:

　　Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

　　Preferred:

　　American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

　　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.

　　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

　　Additional Information

　　Requisition ID: 164944

　　Employment Status: Full-Time

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Work Week: Days

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 134,000

　　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

　　Science Jobs: No

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