Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - General Oncology - LBJ Hospital

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time
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Clinical Nurse Outpatient - General Oncology - LBJ Hospital The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, prevention, and education. General Oncology provides comprehensive outpatient cancer care through a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering coordinated, high-quality services and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. The Clinical Nurse Outpatient is a key member of the UT MD Anderson, Lyndon B. Johnson Oncology Program. The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse Outpatient is to provide individualized assistance to Medical Oncology patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination and communication of the patient's plan of care. The Clinical Nurse Outpatient collaborates with physicians, referring providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care, patient education, and symptom management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), at least two years of oncology nursing experience. Medical Oncology and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification is preferred. Candidates with strong telephone triage, care coordination, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration experience are highly desired. Salary Range : Minimum $68,000 ($32.69/hour) – Midpoint $105,200 ($50.58/hour) – Maximum $142,500 ($68.51/hour) Work Location: LBJ Hospital The typical work schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday onsite; Tuesday and Thursday remote (hybrid schedule). Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, you will play a vital role in supporting oncology patients and their families through coordinated, patient-centered care while helping advance the institution's mission of ending cancer. This hybrid position offers meaningful patient impact, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, professional growth opportunities, and enhanced work-life balance. • 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 • Facilitate the entry of patients into the cancer program and serve as the point of contact for primary care physicians and referring providers. • Provide individualized assistance to Medical Oncology patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination and communication of the patient's plan of care. • Initiate and document patient teaching related to diagnosis, treatment plans, symptom management, medications, and supportive care services. • Perform telephone triage and assess patient concerns to ensure timely intervention and appropriate follow-up. • Follow up on recommendations from H

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Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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