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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Functions as a highly skilled member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable.
Benefits
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
Functions as a highly skilled member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable, while mixing and administering chemotherapy to patients that have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. Has advanced clinical expertise and leadership capabilities in oncology nursing and responsible for managing complex patient care with minimal oversight. Leads efforts to ensure best practices are followed across the team, mentors and trains less experienced nurses, and actively contributes to the development of clinical policies and protocols. This role involves advanced patient care coordination, including the creation of individualized treatment plans, managing high-acuity cases, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Nurses in this position are key clinical leaders who contribute to the overall direction of the oncology team and play a critical role in patient education, safety, and organizational growth.
Position Key Accountabilities
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience
3 years required
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Houston Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
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Job Description
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Functions as a highly skilled member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable.
Benefits
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Functions as a highly skilled member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable, while mixing and administering chemotherapy to patients that have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. Has advanced clinical expertise and leadership capabilities in oncology nursing and responsible for managing complex patient care with minimal oversight. Leads efforts to ensure best practices are followed across the team, mentors and trains less experienced nurses, and actively contributes to the development of clinical policies and protocols. This role involves advanced patient care coordination, including the creation of individualized treatment plans, managing high-acuity cases, and leading quality improvement initiatives. Nurses in this position are key clinical leaders who contribute to the overall direction of the oncology team and play a critical role in patient education, safety, and organizational growth.
Position Key Accountabilities
- Follows strict guidelines as provided by the package insert for mixing, storing, and administering chemotherapy drugs and other cancer treatments under the direction of the supervising provider, uses protective equipment and follows hazardous material disposal regulations.
- Assesses patients' health before, during and after chemotherapy treatments. Monitors for side effects, complications, and signs of infection. Documents patient responses to treatments. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the approved equipment and supplies.
- Works closely with the supervising physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and implement treatment plans. Communicates any changes in patient conditions to the medical team. Assists in coordinating supportive care services like nutritional counseling, social services and palliative care.
- Educates patients and their families about chemotherapy, side effects, and self-care at home. Provides emotional support and counseling to patients coping with cancer. Teaches strategies for managing treatment-related symptoms. Assists clinical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives to meet both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
- Maintains accurate patient records, including treatment plans, progress and side effects. Follows institutional policies, OSHA regulations, and USP 797 & 800 safety standards. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines.
- Operates and maintains IV infusion pumps and other chemotherapy delivery systems. Ensures proper sterilization and safety measures are followed. Maintains the COLA certification within the laboratory that enables the clinic to function by running CBCs prior to treatment where applicable.
- Responsible for compiling daily or monthly quality reports.
- Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare services. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. Stays updated on advancements in chemotherapy treatments and oncology nursing best practices. Participates in continuing education, certifications and training programs. Assesses other clinical staff, so that clinical guidelines are met for the overall safety of the patient. Trains new nurses when onboarding.
- Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Adheres to the standard of practice for professional nursing.
- Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.
- Provides exemplary internal and external customer service.
- Participates in the development of nursing and clinical policies procedures, and competencies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training, continuing education and staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Deep knowledge of chemotherapy protocols, oncology treatments, side effects, and clinical management of cancer patients.
- Ability to make independent, expert-level clinical decisions with a focus on patient safety and optimal care outcomes.
- Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience mentoring and training nursing staff.
- Skilled in assessing clinical competencies and guiding less experienced staff in their professional development.
- Ability to analyze complex clinical situations and implement solutions that improve patient care.
- Skilled in developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures that ensure best practices and enhance operational efficiency.
- Ability to effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure seamless care coordination.
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative team environment and promote shared decision-making.
- Actively participates in continuing education, certification programs, and professional development to stay current with advances in oncology care and nursing leadership.
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate by Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) obtained within 6 months of hire date required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience
3 years required
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code
- 51.215 and Texas Government Code
- 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
- 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
- 791.4.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visit http://go.uth.edu/careers!
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
UTHealth Houston Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to our benefits page.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or University policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.
All UTHealth Houston employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth Houston’s rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations.
In accordance with Executive Order GA-48 and to the extent that this position requires you to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
- 117.001(2), this role will include routine reviews to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent you from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
- 791.4.