The Clinical Nurse role in the Radiation Oncology outpatient department supports the delivery of evidence-based care across the continuum of treatment. This area provides coordinated, patient-centered services for individuals receiving radiation therapy and requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency in a fast-paced clinic, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Clinical Nurse, you will help uphold these standards while supporting patients and families throughout their care journey. The Clinical Nurse contributes to departmental operations, quality improvement, and resource stewardship, and applies professional practice standards to deliver safe and effective care.
The ideal candidate will be a licensed Registered Nurse with a BSN, at least three years of nursing experience in inpatient or outpatient settings, strong triage and workflow-management skills, and adaptability in a high-volume clinical environment. Oncology experience and certification are preferred.
Salary Range-Minimum $32.69 - Midpoint $50.48 - Maximum $68.27
Shift Timing- The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-6:30 PM, with rotations between opening shifts (7:00 AM-3:30 PM) and closing shifts (8:00 AM until the last patient is seen).
Work location: Woodlands, TX
Why Us?
As a Clinical Nurse, you directly support MD Anderson's mission by delivering safe, evidence-based oncology care while shaping improvements in clinical practice, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and long-term career advancement while supporting work-life balance through consistent weekday scheduling.
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.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Practice
Deliver evidence-based, quality nursing care consistent with the Professional Practice Model and unit standards.
Coordinate and implement patient care across the continuum from assessment through evaluation.
Triage patients effectively and manage clinical workflows in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Provide clinically competent, compassionate direct care using a systematic, outcome-focused approach.
Integrate ethical principles into patient care practices and uphold patient rights.
Leadership, Coaching & Collaboration
Participate in daily unit operations to meet financial and resource-management goals.
Collaborate with the Charge Nurse, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Manager to anticipate and address patient and family needs.
Foster peer relationships and provide coaching, mentoring, and training to team members.
Communicate effectively with leaders, disciplines, staff, patients, and families to support optimal outcomes.
Innovation, Knowledge & Improvement
Apply new and existing evidence to clinical practice and support changes that promote efficiency and quality.
Comply with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
Use technology proficiently to deliver patient care and documentation.
Participate in evaluating and improving patient-care delivery using evidence-based and empirical outcomes.
Unit Support & Professional Accountability
Provide performance feedback to leaders and contribute to staff evaluations.
Support Just Culture by holding self and others accountable for practice standards.
Maximize productivity to achieve unit goals and outcomes.
Strengthen practice through continuous learning and engagement in professional development activities.
Outcomes & Measurement
Maintain knowledge of empirical outcomes relevant to Radiation Oncology.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives impacting patient populations, staff, and institutional metrics.
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 in RadOnc 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.
EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 2 years of Nursing Experience
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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
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 https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs, 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
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 180822
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500
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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