Oncology RN - Neuro Oncology Clinic - PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse works under general supervision to help oncology patients, their families, and caregivers overcome healthcare barriers, including social, financial, or physical barriers. The nurse assesses ongoing needs and facilitates referrals throughout the oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, the nurse provides education and resources to support informed decision-making by patients and families.

The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care; communicating patient information with the healthcare team; providing patient and family education; coordinating and delegating care assignments; and preparing for procedures. The nurse also supports clinical staff as a resource or preceptor, helps maintain a collaborative team environment, and troubleshoots or escalates care, equipment, supply, and environmental issues. The position is based in a clinical and hospital setting.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program, as specified under Texas BON 217.1.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current Texas nursing license or BNE Compact State nursing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Ability to maintain current customer-service, nursing, and technical skills through training programs and seminars and to comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficiency in computer technology.
• Ability to use judgment in applying procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices, and policies to work problems and hospital activities.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate information frequently with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and office support personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status, using age-specific considerations, and perform ongoing assessments throughout the care continuum.
• Communicate relevant patient health-status information to team members and departments.
• Interpret assessment data to anticipate patient, family, and physician needs and develop an appropriate plan of care.
• Use critical thinking to plan and prioritize oncology nursing care.
• Identify and implement nursing interventions based on patient health-status data, and document interventions accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and share relevant observations about patients and families to support optimal care.
• Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, and document changes to the plan of care.
• Prioritize nursing interventions according to patient status, physician orders and guidance, and planned procedures.
• Follow hospital-based clinic policies, procedures, and nursing practice standards.
• Provide timely patient and family education, document the education provided, and communicate effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate patient-care assignments of other healthcare team members, delegating within legal parameters.
• Prepare for procedures by obtaining needed supplies and equipment; safely handle and operate instruments, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Serve as a technical subject matter resource, resource person, or preceptor to nursing staff and complete clinical performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, or the environment, escalating issues to leadership when needed.
• Support efforts to develop and maintain a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
• Paid time off available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.
• On-site childcare.
• Merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed