Oncology RN - Melanoma Sarcoma Surgical Oncology Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse works under general supervision in the Melanoma Sarcoma Surgical Oncology Clinic at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. The role helps oncology patients, families, and caregivers overcome healthcare barriers, including social, financial, and physical barriers. The nurse assesses needs throughout the oncology continuum of care and facilitates referrals. 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 involves assessing and documenting patients’ health status, developing and adapting plans of care, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions, and coordinating care with the healthcare team. The nurse also provides patient and family education, delegates and coordinates care assignments, prepares for procedures, supports nursing staff as a resource or preceptor, and helps resolve clinical, equipment, supply, and team issues. The role is based in a clinical and hospital setting and may include direct patient care and responsibilities involving patient or research records.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program, as defined by the applicable Texas Board of Nursing requirements.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current Texas nursing license or license from a BNE Compact State.
• Current 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 comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations; must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using computer technology.
• Ability to coordinate information and communicate frequently with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, office support staff, patients, referring physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, vendors, and third-party payees.
• Use of considerable judgment in applying procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices, and policies to work problems and hospital activities.
• Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including bending or leaning over, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing, stooping, and walking.

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 healthcare team members and departments.
• Interpret health-status data to anticipate patient, family, and physician needs; develop appropriate plans of care; and use critical thinking to plan and prioritize oncology nursing care.
• Implement appropriate nursing interventions, document them accurately and promptly, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support optimal patient care.
• Evaluate interventions, modify care as needed, document changes to the plan of care, and prioritize interventions according to patient status, physician orders and guidance, and planned procedures.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and nursing-practice standards when delivering oncology nursing care.
• 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 healthcare team members and delegate duties within legal parameters.
• Prepare for procedures by obtaining supplies and equipment; safely handle and operate instruments, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner that supports quality care.
• Serve as a technical subject-matter or resource person and/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.
• Healthcare coverage and paid holidays are also mentioned among the company’s benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed