Outpatient Clinical Nurse - Interventional Radiology / West Houston

We are seeking an Outpatient Clinical Nurse to support the I nterventional Radiology Department at our West Houston location. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, coordinate patient services across the continuum of care, and support an inter-professional team known for excellence, compassion, and innovation.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced procedural environment.

The idea candidate will have a BSN and one year of experience in a procedural environment.

Shift : Monday - Friday / 0830 - 1700 / No call or weekends / based on business needs

The Interventional Radiology team at The Woodlands provides minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that support cancer diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, and overall quality of life.

Features of this location include:
• A modern outpatient procedural suite designed for patient comfort and efficiency
• Services such as biopsies, vascular access device placement, drain management, pain relief procedures, and other oncologic interventions
• Collaboration with radiologists, advanced practice providers, oncology teams, and diagnostic imaging
• A strong focus on compassionate care, safety, and patient education
• A supportive, team-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who enjoy a blend of procedural care, patient education, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Transformational Leadership & Innovation
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and fiscally responsible nursing care
• Anticipate and coordinate patient and family needs in collaboration with unit leadership
• Practice autonomously within the scope of professional nursing standards
• Support change initiatives and contribute to team development
• Foster an environment of respect.
• Integrate new knowledge, technology, and innovations into daily practice

Structural Empowerment
• Provide feedback and support staff performance and development
• Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Contribute to a positive, innovative, and collaborative culture
• Develop relationships and partnerships that enhance patient outcomes

Exemplary Professional Practice & Empirical Outcomes
• Provide care consistent with MD Anderson standards, evidence based guidelines, and Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Use a systematic, outcome focused approach to patient care
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Maintain clinical competency, ethical standards, and technological proficiency
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional organization involvement
• Stay informed about key quality metrics and evidence based outcomes

Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support unit operations and patient care

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 179091
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000
• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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