MD Anderson
Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - General Oncology - LBJ Hospital
MD Anderson, Houston, Texas, United States, 77020
The 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.
Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our values are caring, integrity, discovery, safety and stewardship.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Facilitates the entry of patients into the cancer program and serve as the point of contact for primary care physicians and referring providers.
Initiates and documents patient teaching.
Performs telephone triage.
Follow up on recommendations from Harris Health System's Ask My Nurse service.
Implements risk assessments and healthcare pathways for cancer patients.
Works closely with interdisciplinary team to coordinate and maintain patient care plans.
Develops collaborative relationships with all physicians in the MD Anderson Oncology Program at LBJ and serves as a liaison between the oncologists and patient's referring provider.
Provides access to community resources and links patients to support services.
Assists with tracking of metrics and quality indicators.
Serves as liaison between community personnel and interdisciplinary team at LBJ Hospital.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
Oncology-focused clinical and triage experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Current State of Texas professional nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred:
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).
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
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: 172088 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: No
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Oncology nursing excellence is a central pillar in MD Anderson's worldwide reputation for cancer care. As a Magnet Recognized hospital, we provide our patients with excellent oncology nursing care. Our values are caring, integrity, discovery, safety and stewardship.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Facilitates the entry of patients into the cancer program and serve as the point of contact for primary care physicians and referring providers.
Initiates and documents patient teaching.
Performs telephone triage.
Follow up on recommendations from Harris Health System's Ask My Nurse service.
Implements risk assessments and healthcare pathways for cancer patients.
Works closely with interdisciplinary team to coordinate and maintain patient care plans.
Develops collaborative relationships with all physicians in the MD Anderson Oncology Program at LBJ and serves as a liaison between the oncologists and patient's referring provider.
Provides access to community resources and links patients to support services.
Assists with tracking of metrics and quality indicators.
Serves as liaison between community personnel and interdisciplinary team at LBJ Hospital.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred:
Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
Oncology-focused clinical and triage experience.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Required:
Current State of Texas professional nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred:
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).
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
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: 172088 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: Yes * Referral Bonus Available?: Yes * Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes * Science Jobs: No
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