Nursing Jobs in Louetta, TX
$117,500 - $176,500 / year
To Perform clinical patient care duties UT MD Anderson is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to support Lymphoma-Myeloma. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers comprehensive clinical care in an outpatient and inpatient setting, partnering closely with attending physicians to manage patients across the continuum of care. This Advanced Practice Provider role includes direct patient care, clinical documentation, care coordination, and a wide range of diagnostic and treatment support activities. UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. At UT MD Anderson, the Advanced Practice Provider plays a critical role in advancing patient-centered care by ensuring high-quality, coordinated treatment delivery aligned with best practices and physician direction. Salary Range: $117,500 - $146,500 - $176,500 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm The ideal candidate brings strong clinical training and experience in patient assessment, documentation, and coordination of oncology care to include prior hematology/oncology experience is preferred. Why Us? UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven environment focused on eliminating cancer while supporting professional growth and work-life balance. The Advanced Practice Provider role provides meaningful patient interaction, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and exposure to advanced oncology practices. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities: Clinical Patient Care Provide quality patient care aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, age group, development, and identified needs Perform outpatient clinical duties including preliminary assessments of new and follow-up patients Evaluate clinic and Emergency Center "drop-in" patients Conduct physical examinations and assess patient eligibility as needed Assume responsibility for clinic patients during physician absence or reassignment Documentation & Orders Dictate clinic progress notes for follow-up patients and consultation notes for new consults Dictate PMEs for new patients Write admission notes and orders for hospitalized patients Write outpatient orders including chemotherapy, IV fluids, transfusions, and growth factors Document patient information and clinical findings for physician review Care Coordination & Support Assist with clinic-related paperwork including x-ray requests, scheduling, prescriptions, and chemotherapy orders Coordinate biopsies, consultations, and retrieval of lab, x-ray, and pathology reports Contact consulting physicians and support interdisciplinary communication Screen patient phone calls and escalate to physician when appropriate Inpatient & Cross Coverage Support Assist physician with inpatient care as needed Work with alternate physician during assigned physician absence Attend department meetings related to patient care Support physician-directed activities during non-clinic hours Additional Duties Screen patients for eligibility and assist in preparation of chemotherapy orders during non-clinic hours Obtain charts and imaging for clinical analysis Perform bone marrow aspiration procedures Complete additional patient care and administrative duties as assigned by Medical Director or attending physician Other duties as assigned. Education Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Physician Assistant Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: At least 1 year of Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse All of the following: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant All of the following: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). 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: 182153 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days, Varied Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes 
$68,000 - $142,500 / year
The Experienced Clinical Nurse 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. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, an RN license and at least twelve months of recent RN experience in medical/surgical or an acute care setting. The candidate must be available to work the Day/Evening shift (7am - 7pm), or the Evening/Night shift (7pm-7am) with rotating weekends and holidays required. G16 Leukemia is a specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia. Hematology patients are hospitalized for supportive care during active, aggressive high-dose chemotherapy/biotherapy and cellular therapy through a wide range of morbidity related symptoms, as well as re-hospitalization for treatment side effects. Leukemia care includes diagnosis, induction, consolidation, maintenance chemotherapy and symptom management, as well as salvage therapies for relapsed disease. Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $32.70 - Midpoint $50.00 - Maximum $67.30 MD Anderson offers our nurses: Three 12 hour shifts per week, 1872 hours per year (minimum) 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 Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts Fertility benefits State of Texas longevity pay Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. PLUS - nurses will earn up to $8,320 in annual department-based differentials for all inpatient units. Clinical Nurses relocating from 100+ miles from MD Anderson will also qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance! 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. Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. 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. 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. Education Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing would be a plus. 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. This position is not eligible for the residency program. Experience Preferred: Must have at least one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Licenses/Certification Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Licenses/Certification 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. 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: 182252 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 105,200 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,500 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 
$117,500 - $176,500 / year
Seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. The Lymphoma and Myeloma department is renowned internationally for the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases focused on lymphoma, myeloma and blood disorders that affect the body's blood and lymph systems. From caring for patients, to conducting cutting-edge clinical and translational research, our faculty and staff are dedicated to finding a cure for patients diagnosed with lymphoma or myeloma. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PA or APRN, including new graduates, who demonstrates strong critical thinking skills to manage complex patient needs and coordinate care effectively. They are a proactive self starter with a genuine commitment to continuous learning, especially as new therapies and clinical innovations emerge. Prior experience in Oncology setting preferred. The schedule for this position will be 4 days/week - 10 hours/shift with rotating weekends (approximately every 6 weeks covering weekends). MD Anderson offers employees: 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. Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Patient Assessment: Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. This involves talking to patients and patient's families. Must be able to verbally communicate findings to physician and family members. Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment. Must be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner. Must be able to visually read and write findings and to verbally communicate with patients and family members. Makes daily rounds on each patient and reports findings and test results to attending physician. Must be able to visually check records and write findings. Monitors laboratory, clinical radiographic and procedural data for daily rounds. Must visually evaluate data and prepare written information. Reviews the findings of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management as outlined in collaboration with the attending physician. This involves sitting for extended periods of time and visually evaluating data from a computer. Requires good perception and reading comprehension. Intervention/Evaluation: Prevents, minimizes and manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to disease or treatment in collaboration with physician and other allied personnel. Evaluates health care provided and modifies care as needed (under the supervision of a physician if medical acts are required). Provides psychological support to patients and families. Provides health care throughout the disease process: diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative and terminal care. Facilitates use of agency resources. Facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. This may involve sitting at the computer for long periods of time and entering data via keyboard. Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician. Must be able to walk from one area of the hospital to another to pick up and distribute information. Performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures: Undergoes training of specific medical procedures at MDACC by a physician. Demonstrates competency of specific procedure under the direct supervision of a physician leading to certification to perform the procedure. Performance of medical procedures may include: obtaining blood form arterial and venous punctures including central lines; venous catheters and heparin locks; administration of drugs as needed including intravenous, intraarterial, intrathecal, intraventricular, intrapleural and intraperitoneal; lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, multiple bone marrow aspirations, paracentesis or other medical procedures under the supervision of an M.D. Must be able to bend body at waist and manipulate fingers in careful movements to draw blood specimens. Must be able to grasp objects with fingers and palm and make repetitive movements with arms and hands and make receptive movements with legs and feet and maintain controlled steady arm-hand positions. Are certified and perform outpatient and/or inpatient Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) procedures Educator: Provides health education to the patient and his/her family (i.e., management of side effects, anticipatory teaching). Participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, professional nurses and other health professionals. This may require standing or walking for long periods of time without sitting. Keeps self current by: (1) attending continuing education programs related to the clinical area, (2) reviewing literature related to clinical area, (3) participating in professional nursing organizations, (4) communicating advances in nursing practice or health care in general n writing through publications and presentation of scientific papers. Researcher: Contributes to research efforts of department/section by: (1) identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods and (2) initiating or collaborating in research projects. Applies pertinent research to clinical practice. Consultation: Provides consultation to colleagues and allied personnel. Collaborates with medical, nursing and other disciplines regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation. Recommends therapeutic measures for relief of symptoms. Other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions. Innovative Thinking - Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. Inspire Trust - Show consistency among principles, values, and behavior; gain the confidence and trust of others. Listen to Others - Listen to feedback and input carefully; demonstrate attention to others; acknowledge and listen to differing perspectives in a group. Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication. Medical Knowledge - Employee demonstrates medical knowledge as defined by position description. Patient Care - Employee demonstrates population-based competencies (age-specific, population) that cross the continuum of care; Employee functions within their professional scope. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement - Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role. Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team. Systems-Based Practice - Employee demonstrates his/her impact on the system of care. Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals. Written Communication - Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience. Service Orientation: Provide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include: Promoting collaboration and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times Modeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures Responding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders Using the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed Customer Focus: Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization through skills demonstrated in communication, personalization of interaction, regulation of emotions, and proactive problem solving. Performance Statement Examples: Presents a cheerful, positive manner with customers either on the phone or in person. Shows interest in, actively listens to and responds in a clear and timely manner to customer's expressed needs. Focuses on the customer's results, rather than own. Goes beyond basic service expectations to help customers implement complete solutions through personalized service that anticipates the customer's unspoken needs. Delivers services when and where the customer needs them. Explores options when unable to deliver a requested product or service, and pursues solutions until the customer is satisfied by addressing the root cause of the issue. Problem solves with patient, family member, care giver or clinical team to aid in proactively resolving issues and concerns. Provides to customers status reports and progress updates. Seeks customer feedback and ensures needs have been fully met. Talks to customers (internal and external) with a pleasant tone to find out what they need and how satisfied they are with the service. Remains in control of own reactions and responds in a manner that demonstrates appropriate nonverbal cues and complements the customer's emotions in the situation. Recognizes when its is necessary to escalate situations to leadership to ensure customer satisfaction. EDUCATION: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Texas State Board of Nursing prior to 1/1/2003. Graduate education and related Texas Board of Nursing authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Physician Assistant Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013. EXPERIENCE: Preferred: At least 1 year of Oncology experience as an Advanced Practice Provider. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Required: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse All of the following: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing to function as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN or ACNP or ACNPC or ACAGNP or AGACNP or ACNPC-AG or AGACNP or AGNP or ACPNP or ANP or AGNP or AGPCNP or FNP or GNP or PNP or PMHNP or WHNP or APNP). Related authorization must be consistent with clinical practice area and patient population. Basic Life Support (BLS). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) If working in the following departments: Pediatric - Patient Care (113100). MAY BE REQUIRED: Authorization for limited prescriptive authority by the Texas Board of Nursing. Physician Assistant All of the following: PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. MAY BE REQUIRED: Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas. Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in one of following department: Pediatrics - Patient Care (113100). 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: 180226 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days, Evening/Night, Varied, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 117,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes 
