Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Experienced Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Experienced Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room
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Experienced Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room - Head and Neck / Plastics
Schedule includes three 12-hour and one rotating 8-hour day shifts with days off TBD based on institutional needs. The first 4-6 months will include Operating Room Orientation, Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Summary The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position with the GYN, Genitourinary, Thoracic and Vascular is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
The Clinical Nurse in the Operating Room must have at least one year of nursing experience in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have recent Operating Room experience in ENT and Plastics utilizing free flap procedures.
Key Functions
Transformational Leadership
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team.
Assures continuity of care as patients transition across the continuum through appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice.
Structural Empowerment
Active member in shared decision-making model at unit level.
Accountable for identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.
Active in developing strong relationships and partnerships with the organization to improve patient outcomes.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Trains, coaches, and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Effectively and consistently functions in related roles as required, i.e. charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, protocol manager.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
Assess patient's needs for nursing care and other services.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient, and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in /leads evidence based practice projects.
Participates in the redesign of care delivery for unit/center patient population.
Empirical Quality Results
Ensures integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care.
Minimizes at risk behavior in self and others.
Actively reports using the Good Catch and incident reporting systems.
Collaborates with others in quality and performance improvement efforts.
Documents care according to established standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Md Anderson Offers Our Nurses
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 $7,280 in annual department-based differentials.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Experience
At least one year of Operating Room registered nursing experience.
Licensure/Certification
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
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. https://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 176470
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 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
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Experienced Clinical Nurse - Main Operating Room - Head and Neck / Plastics
Schedule includes three 12-hour and one rotating 8-hour day shifts with days off TBD based on institutional needs. The first 4-6 months will include Operating Room Orientation, Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Summary The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position with the GYN, Genitourinary, Thoracic and Vascular is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
The Clinical Nurse in the Operating Room must have at least one year of nursing experience in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have recent Operating Room experience in ENT and Plastics utilizing free flap procedures.
Key Functions
Transformational Leadership
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team.
Assures continuity of care as patients transition across the continuum through appropriate discharge planning, patient education, and coordination of services.
Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing practice.
Structural Empowerment
Active member in shared decision-making model at unit level.
Accountable for identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.
Active in developing strong relationships and partnerships with the organization to improve patient outcomes.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Trains, coaches, and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Effectively and consistently functions in related roles as required, i.e. charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, protocol manager.
Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
Assess patient's needs for nursing care and other services.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient, and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements
Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.
Participates in /leads evidence based practice projects.
Participates in the redesign of care delivery for unit/center patient population.
Empirical Quality Results
Ensures integration of safety and quality standards into practice and delivery of team care.
Minimizes at risk behavior in self and others.
Actively reports using the Good Catch and incident reporting systems.
Collaborates with others in quality and performance improvement efforts.
Documents care according to established standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Md Anderson Offers Our Nurses
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 $7,280 in annual department-based differentials.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Experience
At least one year of Operating Room registered nursing experience.
Licensure/Certification
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
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. https://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 176470
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 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
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