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Outpatient Per Diem Nurse - Weekends - Radiation Oncology
Schedule: Weekends – Saturday and Sunday; hours vary based on patient census
- 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.
- Coordinate care for inpatients receiving outpatient radiation treatments
- Collaborate with inpatient units, transport teams, and Radiation Oncology providers for safe transitions
- Assess and monitor patients during treatment visits for complications or acute needs
- Document assessments, communications, and interventions accurately
- Provide patient support and treatment-related education
- Communicate effectively with all care team members to ensure continuity
- Perform telephone triage and manage patient inquiries
- Receive and give handoffs for inpatient care
- Adapt to variable weekend hours based on patient census
- Maintain compliance with institutional policies and safety standards
EDUCATION
- Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 1 year Relevant clinical nursing experience.
Preferred: 2 years inpatient nursing experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire and
- Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
- Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
- Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in Oncology or specialty practice area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
- Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
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
