Nursing Opportunities - UTMB Health Cancer Care

About UTMB Health

UTMB Health has been at the forefront of discovery and patient care for more than 130 years, advancing health through compassion, innovation, and education. Our multidisciplinary team in Cancer Care provides comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care using the latest treatment technologies and evidence-based practices.

We are seeking dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our growing team. Applicants will be considered for one of several nursing roles — including Outpatient Nurse Manager, Nursing Program Manager, Oncology Nurse Clinician, Senior Oncology Nurse Clinician, or Patient Navigator (RN) — based on experience, qualifications, and professional interests.

Position Overview

These positions play an integral role in providing and coordinating high-quality oncology care across outpatient, clinical, and programmatic settings. Nursing professionals in this department deliver expert-level patient care, provide leadership and guidance to team members, and contribute to the strategic and operational goals of UTMB’s Radiation Oncology program.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on role and experience level, responsibilities may include :

Delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult oncology patients in outpatient and infusion settings.

Performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and evaluating treatment outcomes.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize patient care throughout the cancer treatment continuum.

Managing and prioritizing complex patient needs, including oncologic emergencies and treatment-related complications.

Providing education and emotional support to patients and families regarding treatment plans, side effects, and survivorship care.

Leading or supporting program initiatives related to quality improvement, accreditation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Serving as a resource, mentor, and role model to other nurses, medical assistants, and students.

Overseeing clinic operations, patient flow, and staffing to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes.

Participating in process improvement, policy development, and program planning.

Engaging in professional development, maintaining current licensure and certifications, and contributing to departmental excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Oncology Nurse Clinician :

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Two (2) years of clinical RN experience, with prior oncology experience

Active Texas RN license or valid temporary permit; BLS certification

Senior Oncology Nurse Clinician :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Five (5) years of clinical RN experience, including oncology nursing experience

Active Texas RN license; BLS certification; Oncology Nursing Certification

Patient Navigator (RN) :

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Three (3) years of prior RN or RN patient navigator experience

Active Texas RN license; BLS certification; applicable specialty certification

Nursing Program Manager :

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Four (4) years RN experience, including two (2) years in progressive management

Active Texas RN license; approved specialty certification as applicable

Preferred : Experience leading accreditation and site visits (ACR, CoC, NAPBC)

Outpatient Nurse Manager :

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Minimum five (5) years healthcare experience, preferably in an outpatient setting, with supervisory experience

Active Texas RN license

Preferred : Radiation Oncology experience

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.

Occasional additional hours as needed

Work Location : Galveston and League City, Texas

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and role

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Teacher Retirement System (TRS) participation

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and 10 paid holidays annually

Benefits coverage begins on your first day of employment

Join Us

UTMB Health is committed to fostering professional growth, teamwork, and excellence in nursing practice. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with cancer — and to grow within a leading academic health system — we invite you to apply today.

Qualified applicants will be considered for roles based on experience, education, and certification level. When completing your application, please use the dropdown menu to indicate which nursing position you would like to be considered for.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.