Outpatient Clinical Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging / Northwest Houston

The University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center's

Diagnostic Imaging department is one of the most advanced imaging centers in the world, dedicated solely to cancer care. DI provides:

• Comprehensive imaging services including CT, MRI, PET/CT, Ultrasound, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.
• Specialized oncology-focused imaging utilizing state-of-the-art technology for detection, staging, treatment planning, and monitoring.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary model involving radiologists, nurses, technologists, and oncology teams.
• High-volume, high-acuity patient care, offering nurses exposure to complex oncologic cases.
• Strong emphasis on patient experience, ensuring comfort, communication, and high-quality care throughout the imaging process.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse at our Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center plays a vital role in patient preparation, education, safety, procedural support, contrast management, reaction response, throughput coordination, and high-level patient interaction.

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse coordinates and delivers patient-centered, evidence-based care across the continuum in Diagnostic Imaging. This role works as part of an inter-professional team, advocates for patients and families, and supports staff development to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shift / hours

: Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5pm / Weekend rotation: Saturday and Sunday / 10am - 6:30pm. This role will also provide weekend coverage of both Northwest Houston and the Woodlands locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transformational Leadership | New Knowledge, Innovation & Improvement
• Deliver quality, cost-effective patient care using available resources responsibly.
• Anticipate patient and family needs in collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Participate in unit change initiatives and support positive team culture.
• Apply new evidence and comply with regulatory standards.
• Utilize imaging technology and contribute to process improvement.
• Structural Empowerment
• Provide input for performance evaluations of staff and promote accountability.
• Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Support a culture of innovation, professional growth, and strong patient outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships across the unit and department.
• Exemplary Professional Practice & Empirical Outcomes
• Deliver evidence-based care aligned with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and MD Anderson standards.
• Provide systematic, outcome-driven care with measurable improvements.
• Maintain ethical practice, compassion, and clinical competence.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Contribute to the assessment and analysis of clinical and quality metrics.
• Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support department and institutional goals.
• EDUCATION
• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: None
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license. Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• Required: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support If working in the following department: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761). Upon Hire or
• Required: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support If working in the following departments: ASC Post Anesthesia (600761) or Pedi - Child & Adolescent Center (113200). Upon Hire
• Preferred: OCN - Oncology Nurse Certification Certification in specialty practice area. Upon Hire
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent