Charge (RN) Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Oncology – PRN Nights

Texas Health • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the Medical Surgical Oncology department at Texas Health Dallas. The position is PRN on nights with varied hours and rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The department is a 30-bed inpatient hematology/oncology medical-surgical unit. Texas Health pays for chemotherapy/immunotherapy certification, and nurses work with a multidisciplinary team and a diverse patient population to provide care to oncology patients.

The role delivers care using the Nursing Process: assessing patients, planning and providing care, and evaluating intervention effectiveness. It incorporates age-specific safety and infection-control measures. The Charge Nurse also assists unit leadership by guiding and supporting staff, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed. The role calls for quality management, conflict management, and decision-making and critical-thinking skills.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited nursing program or completion of a diploma nurse program.
• One year of experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting (required).
• Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and serve as a role model, interdisciplinary collaborator, and coordinator for quality patient care.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually, within 90 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two years of experience as a clinical nurse in an acute care setting.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) upon hire.
• Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) upon hire.
• Orthopedic Nurse Certified (ONC) upon hire.
• Other certification in the area of specialty upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the Nursing Process: assess patients, plan care, intervene as appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
• Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures into patient care.
• Assist unit leadership by providing staff guidance and support.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure unit operational tasks are completed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment programs.
• Texas Health pays for chemotherapy/immunotherapy certification.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree