Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Medical Oncology

MD Anderson is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Nurse for its Medical Oncology League City location.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN and a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, with a strong preference for experience in an outpatient clinic setting. Epic and port-a-cath access skills experience is highly desirable. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to be cross-trained in surgical oncology clinics. 

Make a meaningful impact by delivering advanced cancer care in a community-based outpatient setting, where your clinical expertise directly supports patients through life-changing treatments. Grow professionally in a role that values autonomy, leadership, and innovation.  Receive a strong support system, collaborative environment, and access to cutting-edge resources all while working closer to home in League City.

Shift:  Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Summary:
The Clinical Nurse in Medical Oncology at League City is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care across the continuum. This role supports optimal patient outcomes through direct care, coordination, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, while ensuring efficient use of resources.

Transformational Leadership

Leads patients, families, and colleagues to anticipate and meet future care needs.
Organizes and prioritizes the work of the patient care team, including:
Administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents
IV fluid and antibiotic therapy
Pump connects/disconnects
Rapid response to infusion reactions and emergencies
IV insertions and vascular access management
Ensures continuity of care through patient education and coordination of services.
Practices autonomously within the scope of professional nursing standards.

Structural Empowerment

Actively participates in shared decision-making at the unit level.
Identifies barriers to care and contributes to effective solutions.
Builds strong partnerships across departments to support patient outcomes.

Exemplary Professional Practice

Trains, mentors, and supports team members to ensure optimal care and resource utilization.
Manages and delivers patient care in assigned areas.
Functions effectively in roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, clinical coach, and protocol manager.
Demonstrates clinical competency in procedures, medication administration, and emergency response.
Assesses patient needs and collaborates with physicians and care teams to develop and evaluate care plans.
Advocates for patients and upholds their rights throughout the care process.
Provides coverage for Surgical Oncology and Infusion patients as needed.

New Knowledge, Innovation, and Improvements

Integrates research findings and evidence-based practices into daily care.
Participates in or leads practice improvement and care redesign initiatives.

Empirical Quality Results

Applies safety and quality standards in all aspects of care delivery.
Minimizes risk behaviors and reports incidents using established systems.
Collaborates on performance improvement efforts.
Documents care accurately and in accordance with institutional standards.

Other Duties

Performs additional responsibilities as assigned to support unit and institutional goals.