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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.
Performance rewards and merit pay
Anderson Awards
Differential pay and certification pay
Extended Illness
Bank Available leave for military service, funeral, jury duty, and required education
Recognition Leave
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision
Accidental Insurance
Alternative work arrangements
Back-up dependent care
Online health assessments
Online and in-person nutrition courses
Physical, financial, and emotional education programs
My Buddy program to help you adapt to the institution
Employee Networks
Online and in-person training and education opportunities
And more!
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About MD Anderson
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers in the United States 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 care systems nationwide through MD Anderson Cancer Network®.
U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" survey
MD Anderson has been as the nation's top hospital for cancer care 14 times in the last 17 years.
MD Anderson has been named one of the top two cancer hospitals every year since the survey began in 1990.
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.
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