Experienced Clinical Nurse​/Nursing P9 - Surgical Urology & Orthopedics

Overview

The Experienced Clinical Nurse on the Surgical Urology/Orthopedic unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. They impact quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in nursing, an RN license and at least twelve months of recent RN experience in a medical/surgical or acute care setting. Shift will be 7am-7pm, with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27

• Three 12-hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more 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 an 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
• PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual unit-based differentials for all inpatient units
• Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance

The Surgical Urology/Orthopedic unit is a 32-bed unit for an adult patient population. This fast-paced environment has rapid turnover for surgical procedures including postoperative prostatectomy, cystectomy, penectomy, nephrectomy, and orthopedic surgeries. Unique postoperative care of hemipelvectomy, flap monitoring, and testicular cancer surgeries are also managed on this unit. The team uses an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care and employs tools to maximize the skills of team members to achieve optimal outcomes and improved healthcare quality.

Nursing division surgical units provide care for patients requiring complex postoperative nursing care, including pain management, frequent monitoring, management of complex wounds and cardiac monitoring. Complex surgical procedures include hemipelvectomies, HIPECs, and microvascular reconstructive surgeries. Services across this cohort provide specialized care that would otherwise be provided in an intensive care setting.

MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide with five consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education, and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.

• Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in the assigned area.
• Assess patients’ needs for nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, other services, patients, and families to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
• Improve practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
• Participate in data collection for current studies.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
• Document care according to established standards. Access, input, and retrieve information from computer systems.
• Assure continuity of care through discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
• Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
• Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.

Education

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