Clinical Nurse Residency Program (7am-7pm) - GU & General Internal Medicine

A 31-bed intermediate care medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients.

Primary populations include those with solid tumor cancers, such as colorectal, gastrointestinal and lung cancer, who are on a spectrum of cancer care from pre-diagnosis to end of life.  Treatment of side effects and complications of their cancer care, as well as supportive care.

Management of effects of cancer treatment agents including infection, significant GI complications, cardiac complications, renal failure, hypotension, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Nursing interventions are focused on management of symptoms and side effects, as well as evaluation of patients’ safety needs for disposition planning. Patient care also includes management of acute non-cancer related medical problems, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team for non-medical needs that may impact patient safety and transition to supportive care as appropriate.



Ideal candidate will have recently graduated with a BSN degree or will graduate by May 2025, a RN license or less than 12 months of nursing experience.

Shift will be 7am-7pm, with rotating weekends and holidays required.



MD 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

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.