Clinical Outcomes Specialist - Inpatient Rehabilitation and Neurology

The Clinical Outcomes Specialist at MD Anderson Cancer Center identifies quality improvement opportunities, analyzes patient outcomes, and supports the delivery of high quality, patient centered care. This role partners with the interprofessional team to coordinate care across the continuum, improve processes, and enhance clinical outcomes for complex patient populations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Master's Degree in a healthcare field, and five years of clinical nursing experience, including three years of oncology nursing experience. The candidate must hold a current Texas RN license, maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification. The ideal candidate must also be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, day shift.

The Rehab/Neuro unit is a 32 bed unit that cares for neurosurgery, neuro oncology, and inpatient rehabilitation patients. The patient population is primarily adults ages 18 and older. The unit focuses on acute care and neuro progressive care patients who require close monitoring, especially within the first 24 hours post surgery.

Quality and patient outcomes are central to practice, and the team actively participates in evidence based practice, committees, and professional development opportunities. The acute care rehabilitation service supports safe transitions to the community and includes bowel and bladder retraining, dysphagia management, tracheostomy and ostomy care, wound care, and medication management.

Hourly breakdown of salary range

Minimum $53.36 | Midpoint $66.82 | Maximum $80.29

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D, and illness related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

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." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify quality and process improvement opportunities
• Lead and collaborate with the interprofessional team in planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient focused care
• Coordinate and integrate care across the continuum for assigned patient populations
• Analyze patient data and outcomes to drive improvements in care delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree in a healthcare field Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Quality Experience Required: Five years of clinical nursing experience including three years of oncology nursing experience, or three years of oncology nursing experience with a preferred advanced degree Experience Preferred: None Licensure/Certification Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN); Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Certification in quality or specialty focused area Licensure/Certification Preferred: None

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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