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Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Center for Reconstructive Surgery
The Center for Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson specializes in procedures that restore normal function and correct the physical changes caused by cancer-related treatments. The center takes a multidisciplinary approach to care and works closely with patients’ primary care teams. Our clinical faculty is expert in state-of-the-art microvascular surgical techniques, helping us achieve the best possible outcomes. In most cases, reconstruction is performed immediately after the tumor has been removed.
Our services include:
• Pre-surgery consultation, evaluation and digital imaging
• General plastic surgery reconstruction
• Reconstructive surgery of defects in the head, neck, breast, torso and limbs
• Complex microsurgery reconstruction
• Complex wound management
• Reconstruction for melanoma and skin cancer patients
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Salary range: $68,000 – minimum - $105,000 midpoint - $142,000 maximum
Hourly breakdown of salary range: minimum $32.69 – midpoint $50.48 – maximum $68.27
The Center for Reconstructive Surgery is seeking a Clinical Nurse. The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least two years of medical-surgical experience. Procedural experience. such as plastic surgery or oncology, is preferred. Strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are essential.
What’s in it for You:
Impactful, Specialized Care: Join a nationally recognized program where your clinical expertise directly supports cancer survivors through complex reconstructive procedures that restore function, confidence, and quality of life.
Professional Growth & Skill Advancement: Work alongside expert microvascular and oncology surgeons in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary setting—expanding your procedural skills, oncology knowledge, and evidence based practice.
Balanced Schedule & Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with a strong salary range, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of working within one of the world’s leading cancer centers.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area.
Assesses patient’s needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities.
Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient’s family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.
Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients.
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.
Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.
Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights.
Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: Two years of nursing experience; preferably plastic surgery and/or medical-surgical. Oncology experience is a plus.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).
Preferred: OCN – Oncology Nurse Certification, Certification in specialty practice.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
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
