Experienced Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Ambulatory Treatment Center - Northwest Surgery
Houston, Texas
RN
Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads
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Role
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC)
Position Summary
The Ambulatory Treatment Center (ATC) Clinical Nurse demonstrates competence and competencies regarding all aspects of administering and monitoring systemic cancer therapies and other injectable infusions for adult patients in the Ambulatory Treatment Center. This role provides evidence-based direct patient care across the continuum to positively impact patient outcomes and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and appropriate use of resources.
The ideal candidate will have infusion experience, with chemotherapy infusion experience preferred. Emergency Room (ER), Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification is a plus.
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Shift/
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Location: Northwest Houston Area Location - to include travel to ATC West Houston, ATC Woodlands, and/or ATC Main based on institutional needs.
Salary: Minimum $68,000 - Midpoint $105,000 - Maximum $142,500 Salary Hourly breakdown: Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.51
What's in it for you?
Make a Global Impact: Be part of a world-renowned institution whose mission is to eliminate cancer locally and globally through cutting-edge patient care, research, and education.
Specialized Infusion
Experience
Gain and apply advanced skills in administering a wide range of systemic cancer therapies-including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trial infusions-within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
Professional Growth & Recognition: Work in a high acuity setting that values certification (OCN, Chemo/Biotherapy), supports ongoing education, and offers opportunities to develop expertise in oncology nursing and infusion therapy.
Key Functions
Infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes, and hydration.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met.
Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific competencies include
IV insertion and venous access device management
Accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
Performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration
Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs
Continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects)
Management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions
Minimizing the risk of infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised
Knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
Work Experience
Preferred: Infusion experience as a Clinical Nurse, with chemotherapy infusion experience.
Licenses and certifications
Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire or Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification or Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification. Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
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Requirements
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.
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
- Requisition ID: 182847
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
- 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
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Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- Requisition ID: 182847
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
- 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
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Place
- City
- Houston, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Local household income
- $64,813/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.
Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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