Per Diem Nurse - Sarcoma Center

The Sarcoma and Orthopaedic Center specializes in treating rare and complex cancers and tumors of the bones and soft tissues, including muscle, joints, and blood vessels. Our team manages both benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors, metastatic cancers, and pediatric cases.

In addition to sarcoma care, we address orthopaedic conditions common in cancer patients, such as arthritis, fractures, osteoporosis, and avascular necrosis. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, rheumatologists, pain specialists, and other experts dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed RN with at least five years of oncology nursing experience. Certification in Oncology Nursing is preferred.

Shift: Monday-Friday typically 8am- 4:30pm no weekends or holidays; schedule will be provided at least 2 weeks in advance.

Per Diem Rate: $52 an hour

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays, giving you time for family and personal priorities.

Professional Growth: Join a world-class cancer center that values innovation, evidence-based practice, and offers opportunities for mentorship, leadership roles, and continuing education.

Impactful Work: Make a difference by providing specialized care to patients with complex conditions in a collaborative, supportive environment dedicated to eliminating cancer.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Outpatient Clinical Nurse position is to coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum of care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing quality, evidence-based patient care through the appropriate use of resources in collaboration with the inter-professional team. Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and 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.

EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (RN).
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing

EXPERIENCE
Required: One year of relevant clinical nursing experience.
Preferred: Two to five years of oncology nursing experience.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
OCN - Oncology Nursing Certification; certification in oncology or specialty area.

On-site Presence: Is Required

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: 180020
• Employment Status: Per Diem
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,376
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 51,376
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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