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Source: MD Anderson Cancer Center careers · View original posting
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The Clinical Nurse in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) 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.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a TX RN license, and at least one year of recent RN experience in a hospital ER/ED setting. Previous ER/ED experience is required, as this position includes cross-training in the ER and the expectation to float to the ER as operational needs arise. Candidates should be comfortable caring for a patient population in a fast -paced environment and transitioning between the CDU and ER settings.
The ideal candidate must be available to work either Day/Evening (7am - 7pm) or Evening/Night (7pm - 7am), Monday - Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays required.
The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is an outpatient unit that provides observation services to patients that do not meet the admission criteria. A designated 16-bed medical unit where adult patients in need of additional monitoring, diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment may be placed while a clinical decision is being made to admit the patient for hospitalization or discharge the patient for further care. Available for patient care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
Because the CDU and the ER work closely together, Clinical Nurses in this role will be cross-trained to the ER and may float to the ER to support patient care needs.
Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27
MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned five consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. 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.
Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Education Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be a plus.
Experience Required: All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program. This position is not eligible for the residency program.
Experience Preferred: Must have at least one year of recent RN experience in a hospital emergency room.
Licenses/Certifications Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty. 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.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent
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
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