$68,000 - $142,000 / YEAR
Join MD Anderson and make a difference where it matters most. For over 80 years, we've been a global leader in cancer care, offering world-class treatment close to home across Greater Houston. At our Sugar Land location, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of oncology-trained professionals dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. Here, your expertise helps shape personalized treatment plans and improve lives every day. We offer a collaborative environment, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization ranked among the best in cancer care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an outpatient clinic setting with hands-on involvement in outpatient procedures. This is a Clinical Nurse for Sugar Land covering 50% Surgery and 50% Medical Oncology. Impactful Work: Make a real difference by delivering evidence-based cancer care and supporting patients through every stage of their treatment journey. Professional Growth: Expand your skills through leadership opportunities, shared decision-making, and roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical coach. Innovation & Collaboration: Work in a multidisciplinary team that values research, continuous improvement, and empowers nurses to shape care delivery and outcomes. Shift: Monday - Friday day shift Salary range: $68,000 minimum - $105,000 midpoint - $142,000 maximum Summary: The Clinical Nurse in Medical Oncology at Sugar Land is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care across the continuum. This role supports optimal patient outcomes through direct care, coordination, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, while ensuring efficient use of resources. 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 assigned to support unit and institutional goals. EDUCATION Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing LICENSE/CERTIFICATION 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). Preferred: Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) or Certification in specialty practice area. Experience Required: None. Preferred: Two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably experience with outpatient clinics, as well as experience assisting with outpatient clinic procedures. 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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html Additional Information Requisition ID: 177606 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 
