Clinical Nurse, Outpatient - Main Radiation Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse position in the GI Radiation Oncology clinic at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides specialized outpatient nursing care for patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. This department delivers coordinated, multidisciplinary care focused on symptom management, treatment education, and continuity of care throughout the radiation oncology treatment course. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports one of the world’s most respected institutions dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. Recognized nationally for excellence in oncology, UT MD Anderson is committed to advancing evidence-based nursing practice while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The Outpatient Clinical Nurse plays a key role in coordinating care across the continuum while advocating for patients and families in a complex outpatient oncology environment. The ideal candidate for the Outpatient Clinical Nurse role is a registered nurse with strong outpatient oncology or complex clinical experience, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while coordinating care, educating patients and families, and supporting high-quality clinical outcomes in an outpatient setting. POSITION INFORMATION • Salary Range (Annual): Minimum $68,000 – Midpoint $105,000 – Maximum $142,000 • Hourly Breakdown (40-hour work week): Minimum $32.69 – Midpoint $50.48 – Maximum $68.27 • Typical Work Schedule: Shift hours typically fall between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with 8-hour shift variations that may include early or late shifts based on operational needs. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage may also be required. • Work Location: Houston, TX Why Us? This Outpatient Clinical Nurse role offers the opportunity to practice at the forefront of outpatient oncology nursing while contributing directly to UT MD Anderson’s mission to eliminate cancer. Nurses in this role benefit from a collaborative clinical environment, professional development opportunities, and a schedule that supports work-life balance while delivering high-impact, patient-centered cancer care. MD Anderson offers our nurses: • 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

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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.

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