Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Clinical Center Targeted Therapy; CCTT

About the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy

The Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy is MD Anderson’s leading Phase I clinical trials program, offering patients access to innovative, first in human cancer treatments. The team evaluates new immunotherapies, chemo therapies, and targeted therapies designed to block the molecular drivers of cancer growth. The center also conducts select Phase II trials to advance the most promising therapies.

Joining this department means contributing to groundbreaking research and helping bring the next generation of cancer treatments to patients.

Ideal Candidate
:
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of clinical nursing experience, preference for inpatient or oncology settings. Excellent clinical judgment, patient‑centered approach, and ability to thrive in fast‑paced, research‑driven environment.

Shift
:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (1 closing day)

Salary
: $68,000 – $105,000 – $142,000 (midpoint $105,000)

• Impactful, Cutting‑Edge Work
  :
  Direct participation in first‑in‑human Phase I trials and next‑generation cancer therapies.
• Advanced Clinical Development
  :
  Hands‑on coordination with physicians, research nurses, and multidisciplinary leaders, exposure to high‑level research protocols.
• Supportive & Stable Environment
  :
  Consistent Monday–Friday schedule, competitive compensation, collaborative team culture valuing growth, work‑life balance, and compassionate patient care.

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to manage patient outcomes by providing direct patient care, coordinating and supporting clinical and research aspects of care across the continuum. This position impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes, and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

• Coordinates patients’ care with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a primary contact for patients.
• Has general working knowledge of departmental research protocols; reviews eligibility checklists and coordinates enrollment and monitoring of patients on research protocols.
• Responds to voicemails and electronic communication within 24 hours on non‑emergent calls.
• Acts on behalf of patients and family to ensure safe and appropriate care with consideration for values, multiplicity, and human rights.
• Participates in nursing and medical research and facilitates transfer of new knowledge to patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Required:
  
  Current Texas State Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in ASC Post Anesthesia.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in ASC Post Anesthesia or Pediatric Child & Adolescent Center.
• Preferred:
  Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) or specialty practice certification.

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred:
  One year of clinical nurse experience; inpatient nursing and oncology experience is a plus.

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.

• Medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, 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. For legal and policy statements, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full‑Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Days
• Minimum Salary: $68,000
• Midpoint Salary: $105,000
• Maximum Salary: $142,000
• 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