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Experienced Clinical Nurse - Dialysis - Evening/Nights
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the No. 1 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Our core values of Caring, Integrity, Discovery, Safety and Stewardship govern the way we operate, make decisions, and help shape our culture.
· Specialty in Multiple Renal Therapies -IHD, PD, CRRT and Apheresis (preferred).
· Provide Specialty Nephrology care in different settings (ICU, ACCC/ER, and more).
· Provide lifesaving care during regularly scheduled and on-call shifts. Daily schedule may change depending on patient needs.
· The RN will demonstrate leadership when providing nursing care and serve as a role model when assigned as charge nurse under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
· Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities.
· The Nursing care provided is under the direction of MDACC Policies and compliance and Dialysis department SOPs in accordance with AAMI, TJC CMS, federal, state, and local regulations.
· Responsible for displaying MDACC culture through core values and customer service standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Day to day work includes deskwork, computer work and interaction with patients, hospital staff and physicians.
· Requires on-call rotation.
· The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
· There is potential exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material.
· The position delivers direct patient care, which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation (equipment aids and coworkers may provide assistance).
· It requires prolonged periods of standing, the ability to bend, to move machines and dialysis equipment > 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet.
Why Nursing at MD Anderson?
MD Anderson’s exceptional team of nurses have been recognized for Nursing Excellence by earning five Magnet designations by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, the gold standard in nursing. MD Anderson joins an elite group of only about 20 hospitals nationwide who have been recognized five times during the programs 26-year history. Nurses at MD Anderson work to accelerate the contributions of nursing science to evidence-based practice in collaboration with nurse clinicians and leaders. Our nurses are supported through nurse-driven research, educational initiatives, mentoring and professional development.
Experienced Clinical Nurse - Dialysis receive a very competitive compensation package which includes fully covered medical premiums, Teacher’s Retirement Services (TRS) contribution, generous Paid-Time-Off and certification pay.
Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson may also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance!
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Education Preferred Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Experience Required None.
Experience Preferred Two years relevant clinical nursing experience.
Licensure/Certification Required 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).
Licensure/Certification Preferred Certification in oncology or specialty practice area.
Other 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.
Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.
Education:
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Experience: Must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing, current Texas RN license. Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.
Highly Preferred Experience: 12 months or more of Dialysis RN experience.
Licensure/Certification:
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Highly Prefer Certification: Dialysis certification or show verification of certification application (must be passed within 1 yr. of employment)
WORK CONDITIONS:
Patient care environment.
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
