Clinical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging -Eve/Night

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports high-quality, evidence-based care in an outpatient clinical setting within [Department information not provided]. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse coordinates and implements patient care across the continuum, collaborating closely with an inter-professional team to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients and families.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this role, the Outpatient Clinical Nurse contributes directly to UT MD Anderson’s mission by organizing, prioritizing, and delivering patient-centered care while serving as a patient and family advocate. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse also supports team development through training, coaching, and resource stewardship to promote optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate for the Outpatient Clinical Nurse role is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred, who holds a current Texas Registered Nurse license and required life support certifications, and who demonstrates readiness to provide high-quality outpatient care with or without prior registered nurse experience, with oncology or specialty certification preferred.

Salary: Min 68,000 /Mid 105,000/ Max 142,000

Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday / 10:30pm - 7:00am  and/or 6:30pm- 7:00am/ Rotating weekends:  Saturday & Sunday / Holiday and On-Call 

Location: Texas Medical Center

Why Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing professional nursing practice in a mission-driven academic medical center. UT MD Anderson supports career growth through education, mentorship, and innovation while fostering an environment that values safety, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Advocacy

• Coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum using evidence-based practice
• Provide direct, clinically competent, and compassionate patient care
• Act as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights
• Deliver care using a systematic, outcome-focused approach
• Integrate ethical principles into clinical practice

Inter-Professional Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, departments, and inter-professional team members
• Communicate clearly and responsibly with patients, families, and colleagues
• Foster teamwork and respectful, culturally humble interactions
• Participate in conflict management and resolution as needed

Leadership, Coaching & Structural Empowerment

• Organize and prioritize work of the patient care team
• Train, coach, and assist team members to ensure efficient use of resources
• Provide feedback to nursing leadership on clinical and clerical staff performance
• Participate in staff evaluation and professional development processes
• Support a Just Culture by holding self and others accountable

Innovation, Quality & Improvement

• Apply new and existing evidence to patient care standards
• Participate in change initiatives and quality improvement activities
• Utilize technology proficiently in patient care delivery
• Assess, implement, and evaluate safe and effective care using empirical outcomes
• Comply with regulatory, institutional, and professional practice standards

Professional Practice & Growth

• Practice within the scope of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and institutional policies
• Maintain current clinical and technological knowledge
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development
• Participate in unit operations to support quality and fiscal responsibility