Clinical Nurse – Radiation Oncology (Weekend Per Diem)
Location: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center – Houston, TX
Schedule: Weekends – Saturday and Sunday (hours vary based on patient census)

Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

Position Summary
This per diem nursing role supports the Department of Radiation Oncology on weekends. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for managing the care of hospitalized patients who are transported to the Radiation Oncology department to receive scheduled radiation treatments. This position plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient care during weekend hours.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience
Oncology experience
Ambulatory or radiation oncology experience
Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
Flexibility to work variable weekend hours based on patient census

This is a Weekend Per Diem position that includes mandatory training during the first two weeks of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate care for inpatients receiving outpatient radiation treatments
Work closely with inpatient units, transport teams, and Radiation Oncology providers to ensure timely and safe transitions
Assess and monitor patients throughout their treatment visits for signs of complications or acute needs
Document nursing assessments, communications, and interventions accurately and efficiently
Provide appropriate patient support and treatment-related education during visits
Communicate effectively with all members of the care team to support continuity of care

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: One year of registered nurse (RN) work experience.

Certificate/Licensure Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).

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

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