Oncology RN - Cancer Clinics

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse works under general supervision at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas, serving the Lung/Head/Neck and Melanoma/Sarcoma cancer clinics. The role assists oncology patients, families, and caregivers in overcoming healthcare barriers, including social, financial, and physical barriers. The nurse conducts ongoing needs assessments 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 position assesses patient health, develops and implements plans of care, evaluates and documents interventions, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide quality oncology nursing care. The nurse also provides patient and family education, coordinates and delegates care assignments, prepares for procedures, and serves as a resource or preceptor to nursing staff. Work schedules are offered as either five 8-hour shifts with one remote work-from-home day or four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program as specified by 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 (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
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 using computer technology.
Ability to use judgment in applying procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices, and policies to work problems and hospital activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess and document patients’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status on admission, using age-specific considerations, and perform ongoing assessments throughout the care continuum.
Communicate relevant patient health-status information to other team members and departments.
Interpret health-status data to anticipate the needs and expectations of patients, families, and physicians, and develop appropriate plans of care.
Use critical thinking to plan and prioritize oncology nursing care.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions, and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Collaborate with healthcare team members and share information and observations to support optimal patient care.
Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, and document interventions and changes to the plan of care.
Prioritize nursing interventions based on patient health 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 patients of all listed age groups.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate patient-care assignments for other healthcare team members, delegating within legal parameters.
Prepare for procedures by obtaining supplies and equipment, and safely operate instruments and equipment in a cost-effective manner that supports quality care.
Serve as a technical subject-matter resource, resource person, and/or preceptor to nursing staff, and complete written 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 the development and maintenance of 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 Benefit.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases and paid holidays.