join MD Anderson as Clinical Nurse in the Surgery Unit
and
be among the best and brightest in cancer care and research
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About the Position
The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of recent OR nursing experience and experience scrubbing and circulating. 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. Varied shifts available.
About the Surgery Unit at MD Anderson
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 the Division of Nursing, Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and the Division of Surgery, this multidisciplinary team performs more than 15,000 surgical cases each year in more than 43 operating rooms (37 in Main and 6 in Mays not sure if you want to separate) spanning the Main Building and Mays Clinic. The population served is Adult and Pediatric oncology.
Essential 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.
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Qualifications/Requirements
The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of recent OR nursing experience and experience scrubbing and circulating. 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. Varied shifts available.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing, required
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, preferred
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN), required
1 year recent RN experience in the Operating Room, preferred
Certification in oncology or specialty practice area, preferred
Patient care environment experience, preferred
Benefits
MD Anderson provides free health coverage for full-time and part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Your Wealth
Base pay
Performance rewards
Differential pay
Certification pay
State of Texas longevity pay
Anderson Awards
Merit pay
Your Time
PTO
Extended Illness Bank
An average of nine paid institutional holidays per year
Family and Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Available leave for military service, funeral, jury duty and required education
Recognition Leave
Your Health
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision
Disability
Life
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement planning options, including the teachers’ retirement system
Your Life
Alternative work arrangements
Back-up dependent care
Financial education and resources
Working Mothers’ Rooms
Eldercare referral services
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Your Wellness
Online health assessment
Free membership to a state-of-the-art fitness centers on campus (for eligible employees)
Weight Watchers at Work
Online and in-person nutrition courses
Physical, financial and emotional education programs
Running, walking and cycling clubs
Tobacco Cessation Resources
Your Development
My Buddy program to help you adapt to the institution
Employee Networks to promote and foster a culturally inclusive and effective work environment
Tuition assistance program
Online and in-person training and education opportunities with more than 4,000 online courses and 25,000 e-books
A robust mentoring program
Online career self-management toolkit
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About MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. MD Anderson provides cancer care at several convenient locations throughout the Greater Houston Area and collaborates with community hospitals and health systems nationwide through MD Anderson Cancer Network®.
U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey has ranked MD Anderson the nation's top hospital for cancer care. Every year since the survey began in 1990, MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals, and it has ranked first 14 times in the last 17 years. The recognition reflects the passion of our 20,000 extraordinary employees and 1,000 volunteers for providing exceptional care to our patients and their families, and for realizing our mission to #endcancer.
MD Anderson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
