Primary Care RN - Oncology - Primary Care Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Primary Care Registered Nurse works under general supervision to assist patients with a history of cancer with comprehensive primary care needs and components of survivorship care. The position uses the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge to support patients’ healthcare needs. The Simmons Oncology Primary Care and Survivorship Program provides comprehensive primary and specialized survivorship care for adults with a history of cancer, including adult survivors of childhood, adolescent, young adult, and older adult cancers. Care is provided during cancer treatment and throughout long-term survivorship. Services include preventive care, management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions, cancer screening, and assessment and management of late and long-term effects of cancer treatment. The team coordinates with oncology and other specialists and tailors care to patients’ cancer histories, treatment exposures, and overall health needs, emphasizing patient education, physical and emotional well-being, and quality of life. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

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 team members and departments.
Interpret health-status data, 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, document them accurately and promptly, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support optimal patient care.
Evaluate interventions and modify care as needed; document interventions and changes to plans of care accurately and promptly.
Prioritize oncology nursing interventions according to patient health-status data, physician orders and guidance, and planned procedures, as applicable.
Follow hospital-based clinic policies, procedures, and nursing practice standards while delivering oncology nursing care.
Provide timely patient and family education, document education provided, and communicate effectively with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate patient-care assignments of other healthcare team members and delegate duties within legal parameters.
Prepare for procedures by obtaining necessary supplies and equipment in a timely manner; safely handle and operate instruments, supplies, 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 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.
Paid holidays.
Merit increases.