Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT
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.

SUMMARY

Clinical Nurse opportunity in the Cardiopulmonary Center. The ideal candidate will be an RN with at least one to two years of experience programming and adjusting settings for implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers); oncology nursing experience is a plus.

Shift: Monday - Friday day shift

Center Specific Knowledge Demonstrates application of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out patient care in the Cardiopulmonary Center. Coordination of care with other services involved in the patient's care and treatment. The RN is responsible for the treatment oversight of pacemaker/ICD transtelephonic checks and more advanced pacer/ICD interrogations. The RN interrogates implanted defibrillators, pacemakers and loop records, takes phone calls from device patients, manages remote checks, and collaborates with MDs, RNs, and devices vendors. Educate patients regarding lifestyle modification, health risks, and outcomes of pacemaker therapy.

Clinical Knowledge
Interrogates implanted pacemakers/ ICD's (in-house and remote), evaluates the findings and reports them to the physician / designee, reprograms devices under the direction of the physician / designee, prepares reports for the device interrogations.

Assesses patient needs; plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patient's response to treatment.

Assures compliance with regulatory and accrediting specifications to meet federal, state and local standards.

Assists medical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives to deliver the most accurate and timely care possible.

Instructs and counsels patients and families or treatment team concerning home care, potential problems, emotional concerns or utilization review status.

Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with related health care providers in treatment discharge planning and provisions of care.

Serves in an information resources capacity for hospital nursing personnel, provides advice concerning procedures, care techniques, and other developments.

Functions as liaison between patients and physicians, other nursing personnel.

Participates in the development of nursing policies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials., supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training sessions.

Prepares and maintains records and reports concerning operations. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing or utilization review by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading pertinent literature. Incorporates such advancements in continuing education and nursing practice.

All other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's Level Degree

Certification

Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification if working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200).

Preferred: Certified in Cardiology, Oncology Nursing, Ambulatory, or Medical-Surgical.

Experience

Required: None

Preferred: One to two years of experience programming and adjusting settings for implantable cardiac devices (pacemakers). Oncology nursing experience is a plus.

Onsite Presence: Is Required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue
Patient Contact
Wearing Protective Equipment
Deadlines

Occasionally 11-33%
Constant 67-100%
Occasionally 11-33%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency	Weight
Arm/Hand Steadiness Balancing Bending/Stooping Climbing Carrying Depth Perception Dynamic Flexibility Eye/Hand Coordination Fine finger movement Foot Action Handling Hearing Sensitivity Keyboarding Lifting Kneeling Neck Movements Olfactory Perception Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Wrist Motion Standing Tactile Perception Walking Visual Acuity	Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% Rarely1-2% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100% Seldom 3-10% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% Rarely1-2% Frequent 34-66% Rarely1-2% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Occasionally 11-33% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100%	5-10 lbs 5-10 lbs 5-10 lbs

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 173136
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 104,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 140,000
• 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
• Science Jobs: No

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Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Remote job, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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