MD Anderson Cancer Center · 12 hours ago
Clinical Development Specialist - Leukemia Unit
United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$101K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer treatment and research, and they are seeking a Clinical Development Specialist for their Leukemia Unit. The role involves serving as a clinical expert in hematology/oncology nursing, coaching staff, and collaborating with the interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes and elevate nursing practice.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the go‑to expert for complex hematology/oncology patient care
Coaches, mentors, and evaluates nursing staff to build clinical judgment and technical skills
Designs and delivers education in partnership with nursing education and unit leadership
Ensures practice aligns with oncology standards, infusion guidelines, and institutional policies
Identifies and validates annual competencies
Uses data, event reports, and quality metrics to identify trends and drive improvements
Integrates safety and regulatory standards into daily practice
Synthesizes patient outcome data to influence care delivery
Participates in performance improvement initiatives at micro and macro levels
Guides teams through change, fosters teamwork, and promotes psychological safety
Advocates for system improvements and professional nursing practice
Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and patient/family education
Leads interprofessional planning and ethical discussions
Mentors staff to adopt evidence‑based practice
Builds strong relationships across disciplines to optimize patient outcomes
Collaborates with providers, patients, and families to plan and evaluate care
Identifies barriers to care and works toward solutions
Supports patient autonomy and shared decision‑making
Maintains clinical competency and can step into point‑of‑care needs when required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
5 years Registered nursing experience
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN) Upon Hire
BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
Board certified (RN-BC) in Professional Development by the American Credentialing Center. Upon Hire
OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Upon Hire
Benefits
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.
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
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