Research Nurse, Residency Program - Summer 2024

at  MD Anderson Cancer Center

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE AN UPCOMING OR RECENT GRADUATE (WITHIN 12 MONTHS), FROM AN ACCREDITED ADN OR BSN PROGRAM, AND BE A LICENSED RN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE ASSIGNED PROGRAM START DATE. START DATE WILL BE JULY 15, 2024.

This position will work day shift between the hours of 7am-5pm, and is a hybrid role (remote and onsite).

Become an expert, valued and active member of a world-class research team with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Nurse Residency Program. Through a structured, professional transition-into-practice program, assistance with clinical and operational management of research protocols. Program participants have the opportunity to develop professionally at a Magnet-Designated academic institution. Discover unparalleled support for reaching your professional nursing goals while delivering the highest quality care to patients and their families.

• 12-month RN residency program that trains new grads in the specialty role of a research nurse.

Research nursing is a specialty nursing practice focused on the care of research participants and the management of clinical trials. The role combines clinical and administrative functions and places the nurse at the forefront of cutting edge cancer treatment development.

As a research nurse, the new graduate will coordinate, evaluate and follow patient participation in clinical trials while facilitating compliance to the research protocol and good clinical practice. Specific tasks associated with the role include participant recruitment and screening, patient assessment, coordination of protocol specific activity including treatment and tests, toxicity evaluation, collection of trial data and patient and family education.

• Residents must successfully complete the program which is a comprehensive, education program.

Clinical Experience:
As a graduate nurse in the program, you will collaborate with clinical nursing instructors, clinical coaches and nurse managers to design a personalized pathway for your clinical development. Throughout the program, you will take part in MD Anderson’s clinical nursing orientation and oncology-specialty orientation specific to assigned units.
Clinical Leadership and Socialization:
Those chosen for the program will be provided paid education days each month for classes and activities. One-on-one meetings are scheduled throughout the program to monitor progress and provide additional individualized support. Opportunities will be provided to create and enhance professional networks and relationships with peers and the nursing leadership team.

EDUCATION

Required:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Residents must successfully complete the program which is a comprehensive, education program