RN - Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Unit

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing services in the care and treatment of patients in the inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Unit. This is a full-time position on night shifts with rotating weekends. The nurse conducts and documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments; develops and coordinates individualized plans of care; implements and evaluates nursing interventions; monitors and reports changes in patient condition; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The role also includes educating and supporting patients and families, orienting them to the unit, advocating for patient safety and resources, contributing to quality and performance-improvement initiatives, and supporting colleagues and students. The position is based in a hospital setting and may involve exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases. It requires frequent walking, standing, bending, turning, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy objects, and helping lift and turn patients. The nurse must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical exam, including colorblind testing. Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program, as specified by Texas BON 217.1.
At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience based on unit or standard-of-care requirements.
Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to use considerable judgment in applying procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices, and policies.
Ability to maintain customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training and seminars and to comply with departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to coordinate patient-care information through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and medical and non-medical support staff.
Ability to communicate by telephone with patients, referring physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, vendors, and third-party payees outside UT Southwestern.
Proficiency in computer technology.
Ability to meet physical demands that include constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping; pushing and pulling heavy objects; and helping lift and turn patients.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam, including colorblind testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments, considering age-specific criteria for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop and prioritize an appropriate plan of care.
Maintain and use competencies according to unit expectations.
Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions and document them accurately and promptly.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with members of the healthcare team, sharing information and observations that support optimal patient care.
Recognize changes in patient condition, report them, and take appropriate follow-up action.
Involve patients in their care, keep patients and families informed, and evaluate interventions and modify the plan of care as needed.
Follow hospital and Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards and models of care.
Provide timely patient and family education, assess understanding, and document education, including discharge planning.
Welcome and orient patients and families to the unit; encourage participation in care; review the plan of care each shift; update whiteboards; set daily goals with patients; explain diets, tests, procedures, and medications; and make hourly rounds.
Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives.
Participate in evaluating data used to guide unit or department budget formulation and implementation.
Provide constructive peer evaluations, hold coworkers accountable to policies and standards, and intervene when patient safety is at risk.
Contribute to patient-care and quality/safety improvement initiatives, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, and infection control.
Share professional and technical information with colleagues and students and serve as a resource, such as a preceptor, charge nurse, mentor, or unit expert, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare 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.