Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Leukemia Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time

Job Description

*About Us* *The Leukemia Center at MD Anderson is one of the world's most-recognized treatment centers for leukemia and blood disorders. Research by MD Anderson doctors has pioneered new standards of care for all types of leukemia. Our active research program allows us to offer more than 100 clinical trials of the newest targeted therapies, vaccines, immunotherapies, and "mini" stem cell transplants, many only available at MD Anderson.* *The Leukemia Center has internationally-known doctors who have dedicated their careers to advancing global knowledge about staging and treating rare myeloproliferative disorders and myelodysplastic syndromes.* *The ideal candidate will have at least two years of nursing experience.* *Why Join Us? (What's in it for YOU)* - *World-Class Impact: *Work at the 1 cancer center in the nation and contribute to groundbreaking research and patient care. - *Professional Growth: *Access to cutting-edge clinical trials and continuing education opportunities. - * Collaborative Environment: *Join a multidisciplinary team of experts who are leaders in oncology care. - * Competitive Pay & Benefits:* Salary range $68,000-$142,000 plus comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. - *Work-Life Balance:* Predictable shifts with supportive scheduling and resources. - *Patient-Centered Mission: *Make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day. *Shift:* During orientation, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm after orientation will maintain shift or transition to 8:30 am -5:00 pm (assigned based on business need) *Salary: *$68,000 minimum - $105,200 midpoint - $142,500 maximum *Job Functions* - Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. - Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and other services, using clinical skills and visual, aural and analytical abilities. - Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes. - Integrates knowledge of age-specific care needs, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards and current professional practice standards in providing care for patients. - 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. - Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services. - Acts as a patient and family advocate to uphold patient rights. - Organizes and prioritizes work of patient care team; trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources. - Other duties as assigned *Education * Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. *Experience * Required: None. Preferred: Two years of nursing experience. *Licensure/Certification * Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

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