The mission of The University of Texas M. D. 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.

Assistant Nurse Manager Proton Therapy Center: Services - Head & Neck, GI, Thoracic, Pediatrics/CNS.

Shift: primarily day, may require early AM and evenings reflective of operations.

Function Assists in overall operations and the coordination of patient care services.

Scope Impacts the patient care and daily operations of assigned patient care area.

Essential Job Functions Utilizes clinical expertise to monitor and correlate acuity and patient profiles to area staffing needs, assignments and budget. Plans and evaluates area compliance with institutional/regulatory policies and procedures. Formulates practical recommendations regarding daily operational procedures and practices. Provides management assistance through the assurance of appropriate staffing, performance improvement activities, compliance with budgetary guidelines and human resources processes. Ensures scheduling and assignment/reassignment of staff meet the needs of the patient. Participates in hiring and performance management of employees. Contributes to the strategic and financial planning of the area. Supports a high level of clinical competence and professional development for staff. Provides direct patient care approximately 50% of the time.

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience

Required: Three years of clinical nursing experience. Successful completion of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center New Graduate Nurse Residency Program can be substituted for two of the three required years of clinical nursing experience.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

Certification/Licensure

Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALs) obtained within 3 months after completion of successful orientation..

Preferred: 3 years of clinical nursing experience with some oncology background . Ability to access IVs and port-a-caths (PAC) a plus for contrast simulation patients; will train as needed.

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: 167823

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Day/Evening, Evenings

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 144,500

• FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

• Science Jobs: No

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