Clinical Nurse Residency Program - G17 Stem Cell Unit

The Clinical Nurse on G17 Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy 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 be a new graduate Nurse with Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and seeking to take NCLEX or with less than 12 months of RN experience.Shift can either be 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with rotating weekends and holidays required.Hourly breakdown of salary range:Minimum $31.73 - Midpoint $46.15 - Maximum $61.54MD Anderson offers our nurses:

Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)

$8,320 annual inpatient differential, paid $346.67 per paycheck

-Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day

Minimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays)

Tuition Assistance Program

Teacher's Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan

Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance

Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay

No State income tax

Relocation assistance

The Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit is a 48 bed unit and is one of our designated immunotherapy floors, administering research protocols involving immunotherapy and CARTOX therapy to patients, including Phase 1 clinical trials. As such, our staff receive additional training to develop the skills needed to provide exceptional care to patients receiving this progressive therapy.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.Nurses in all areas of MD Anderson are integral members of interdisciplinary teams that are leading the way in setting standards for innovative cancer care, including advances in immunotherapy and personalized medicine. With one of the largest clinical trial programs in the world, MD Anderson offers a collaborative environment that empowers nurses to lead in the administration of research therapies and the required ongoing monitoring. As treatments become more complex, our nurses continue to develop and implement new discoveries.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights. Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.EXPERIENCE: No 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. Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 171213

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening, Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 104,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,000

FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No

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