Clinical Nurse- Main OR Nursing

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center is made up of a talented group of physicians, CRNAs and many others dedicated to providing the very best anesthesia and pain medicine care for our cancer patients. Our department team continues to focus on excellence in all areas of our practice, clinical care, research and education.

Anesthesiology Perioperative Medicine

Perioperative Services strives to be the safest perioperative environment in the world, to have the highest quality of perioperative outcomes, and to demonstrate the core values in our vision. Partnered with Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the Division of Nursing and the Division of Surgery, this multidisciplinary team performs more than 15,000 surgical cases each year in more than 30 operating rooms spanning the Main Building and Mays Clinic.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital 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.

One year of recent Operating Room (OR) nursing experience is required. Qualified candidates will be considered for a position in one of the following areas: head and neck/plastics, GGTPR (Gyn, GU, thoracic, pediatrics, and robotics), neuro/ortho and surgical oncology.

Shift: 0630 - 1900 with an 8 hour shift every two weeks

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.

MD Anderson offers our nurses:

Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.00 - Maximum $67.31

$7,280 annual 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

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Experience

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.

Certification/Licensure

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

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 170740

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening, Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 104,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,000

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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