Clinical Nurse Residency Program - P8 Rehab/Neuro (Night Shift) - $8,320 TMC Inpatient Differential

The Clinical Nurse Residency position on the Rehab/Neuro unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. They impact quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.Ideal candidate will be a new nursing BSN graduate or have less than 12 months of nursing experience.Shift will be 7pm-7am and 26 out of 52 weekend shifts per year.The Rehab/Neuro unit is a 29 bed unit and the unit cares for neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and in-patient rehab patients. The patient population is mostly adults ages 18 and older. Our unit focuses on acute care patients and Neuro Progressive Care patients who require more hands on monitoring the first 24 hours post-surgery. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice, and the team actively participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital based committees, and local and national conferences.MD Anderson is among 1% of hospitals nationwide who have earned five consecutive Magnet Recognition Program® designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Our nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families.Nurses in all areas of MD Anderson are integral members of interdisciplinary teams that are leading the way in setting standards for innovative cancer care, including advances in immunotherapy and personalized medicine. With one of the largest clinical trial programs in the world, MD Anderson offers a collaborative environment that empowers nurses to lead in the administration of research therapies and the required ongoing monitoring. As treatments become more complex, our nurses continue to develop and implement new discoveries.Hourly breakdown of salary range:Minimum $31.73 - Midpoint $46.15 - Maximum $60.58MD Anderson offers our nurses:Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum)

$8,320 annual inpatient differential

-Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first dayMinimum 24.5 days paid leave in first year (PTO & holidays)

Tuition Assistance Program

Teacher's Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan

Employer paid short-term disability, life & accidental death insurance

Certification pay and State of Texas longevity pay

No State income tax

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies. Participates in data collection for current studies. Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies. Documents care according to established standards. Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights. 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 of Science in Nursing.EXPERIENCE:Required: No experience required. All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).Preferred: Certification in oncology or other nursing specialty. 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.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.htmlAdditional InformationRequisition ID: 155470

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Evening/Night, Varied, Weekends

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 96,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 128,000

FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime after 80 hours worked in a two week period, paid at a time and a half rate

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: No

Referral Bonus Available?: No

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

Science Jobs: No