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Form of workThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Our MD Anderson nursing community is committed to transforming nursing care through clinical practice, education and research. Each day, our staff strives to bring excellence to the nursing profession through their significant contributions to our institution and their constant focus on delivering an exemplary health care experience for patients and their families.
SUMMARY
Serves as a clinical nursing expert in various modalities. Assesses patient care and the clinical competency of nurses and provides education, development and quality improvement initiatives for a department.
Essential Job Functions Assesses patient care provided in a variety of patient care areas and clinical competency of nursing staff. In collaboration with area management and the nursing educator, designs tools and methodologies to identify needs and gaps in knowledge, skills and competencies of nursing staff. Provides educational opportunities to the nursing staff which fosters professional growth, strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills. Incorporates oncology nursing standards, and institutional policy and procedures into practice. Evaluates outcome driven interventions. Collaborates with staff and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care. Participates in organizational initiatives directed at improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Experience
Required: Five years registered nursing experience.
Preferred: Five years of clinical nursing experience to include two years of staff development or formal clinical education.
Licensure/Certifications
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area. Any of the following: Board certified (RN-BC) in Professional Development by the American Credentialing Center. Certified as an Oncology certified Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
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
