Clinical Development Specialist (Vascular Access / Infusion Therapy)
- Employer
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jul 20, 2019
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- Discipline
- Health Sciences
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
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Job Details
Clinical Development Specialist opportunity in Vascular Access/Infusion Therapy
MD Anderson's Vascular Access (Infusion Therapy Team) is believed to be the oldest, largest and most durable IV team in the country. The team is specialized in vascular access and provides peripheral and central vascular access devices for patients requiring IV therapy. Services provided include catheter insertion, maintenances, problem management and patient/family education.
Serves as a clinical nursing expert in various modalities. Assesses patient care and the clinical competency of nurses and provides education, development and quality improvement initiatives for a department.
Impacts the clinical competency of the nursing staff.
Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a Texas RN license and five years of recent nursing experience with two years including staff development or formal clinical education.
Salary Range
Min: $79,600 Mid: $99,500 Max: $119,400
Essential Job Functions
Assesses patient care provided in a variety of patient care areas and clinical competency of nursing staff. In collaboration with area management and the nursing educator, designs tools and methodologies to identify needs and gaps in knowledge, skills and competencies of nursing staff. Provides educational opportunities to the nursing staff which fosters professional growth, strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills. Incorporates oncology nursing standards, and institutional policy and procedures into practice. Evaluates outcome driven interventions. Collaborates with staff and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care. Participates in organizational initiatives directed at improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Education Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Experience Required
Five years registered nursing experience.
Experience Preferred Five years of clinical nursing experience to include two years of staff development or formal clinical education.
Licensure/Certification Required
All of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Licensure/Certification Preferred 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. Any of the following: Board certified (RN-BC) in Professional Development by the American Credentialing Center. Certified as an Oncology certified Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.
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
MD Anderson's Vascular Access (Infusion Therapy Team) is believed to be the oldest, largest and most durable IV team in the country. The team is specialized in vascular access and provides peripheral and central vascular access devices for patients requiring IV therapy. Services provided include catheter insertion, maintenances, problem management and patient/family education.
Serves as a clinical nursing expert in various modalities. Assesses patient care and the clinical competency of nurses and provides education, development and quality improvement initiatives for a department.
Impacts the clinical competency of the nursing staff.
Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, a Texas RN license and five years of recent nursing experience with two years including staff development or formal clinical education.
Salary Range
Min: $79,600 Mid: $99,500 Max: $119,400
Essential Job Functions
Assesses patient care provided in a variety of patient care areas and clinical competency of nursing staff. In collaboration with area management and the nursing educator, designs tools and methodologies to identify needs and gaps in knowledge, skills and competencies of nursing staff. Provides educational opportunities to the nursing staff which fosters professional growth, strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills. Incorporates oncology nursing standards, and institutional policy and procedures into practice. Evaluates outcome driven interventions. Collaborates with staff and the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care. Participates in organizational initiatives directed at improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Education Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Experience Required
Five years registered nursing experience.
Experience Preferred Five years of clinical nursing experience to include two years of staff development or formal clinical education.
Licensure/Certification Required
All of the following: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Licensure/Certification Preferred 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. Any of the following: Board certified (RN-BC) in Professional Development by the American Credentialing Center. Certified as an Oncology certified Nurse (OCN) by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.
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: 126265
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Work Week: Days
- Fund Type: Soft
- Pivotal Position: No
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 79,600
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 99,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 119,400
- Science Jobs: Yes
Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
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