MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.SUMMARYThe Mohs Surgery Outpatient Clinical Nurse manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care.MD Anderson Cancer Center has a Clinical Nurse opportunity in the Mohs Surgery unit. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least two years of clinical nursing experience. Procedural/surgical skills are preferred.Shift : 7:00 am - 530 pm - 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday with late days. Rotating days off.Key Functions: Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural, and analytical abilities. Collaborates with physicians, other services, the patient, and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients. 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. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches, and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.EDUCATION:Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.EXPERIENCE:Required: None.Preferred: Two years of clinical nursing experience. Procedural/surgical skills are preferred.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:Required: Clinical Nurse Residency Program. 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).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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 169654
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
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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