Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Head & Neck Center

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, we believe every patient deserves extraordinary care-and that begins with you. As one of the world's leading cancer hospitals and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, our mission is to eliminate cancer through groundbreaking research, education, prevention, and compassionate patient care.

The Head and Neck Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center is a world leader in treating cancers and tumors of the head and neck, offering patients highly specialized, multidisciplinary care tailored to their unique needs. This ensures that patients not only receive the most effective cancer treatment but also the best possible outcomes for function and quality of life.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in managing and coordinating high-quality patient care across the cancer care continuum. Working within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, researchers, and support professionals, you'll guide patients and families through each stage of treatment with expertise, empathy, and innovation.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage direct, evidence-based patient care to ensure superior clinical outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs, responding to complex and rapidly changing situations.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans.
• Promote safe, effective, and compassionate care while advocating for patient and family needs.
• Support a culture of clinical excellence through mentorship, education, and teamwork.
• Apply research insights and best-practice standards to continuously improve care delivery.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing support.
• Uphold MD Anderson's mission by maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and patient advocacy.
  
  

Who You Are

• A dynamic, compassionate nurse who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Committed to continuous learning and applying the latest oncology nursing practices.
• Passionate about supporting patients and families through every step of their cancer journey.
  
  

Why MD Anderson

• Work at one of the world's most advanced cancer centers, alongside leaders pioneering new treatments and technologies.
• Access robust professional development, specialty certification support, and continuing education opportunities.
• Join a workplace culture that values, teamwork, and innovation-focused on one shared mission: to end cancer.
  
  

EDUCATION

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

Work Experience

Required: None

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

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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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 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: 178169
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• 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: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No