RN - Surgical Oncology Unit - Nights

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • 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 Surgical Oncology Inpatient Unit. The position is full-time, works night shifts with rotating weekends, and is based in a hospital setting. The nurse conducts age-specific assessments, develops and coordinates patient-centered plans of care, implements and evaluates nursing interventions, documents care, educates patients and families, and advocates for patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved or accredited nursing program.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• At least 1 year of RN experience; specialty areas may require additional experience according to unit or standard-of-care requirements.
• Current Texas or BNE Compact State nursing license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to use judgment in applying nursing procedures, assessment techniques, practices, and policies.
• Ability to maintain current customer service, nursing, and technical skills through training and seminars.
• Ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, reading and writing ability, and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to coordinate patient-care information through frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other support personnel, and telephone contact with external patients, providers, representatives, vendors, and payees.
• Proficiency using computer technology.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of constant walking, standing, bending, turning, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy objects, and helping lift and turn patients; ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination, including colorblind testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Professional certification in a nursing organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments using age-specific criteria.
• Anticipate patient and family needs and use assessment findings to develop appropriate plans of care; apply critical thinking to plan and prioritize care and maintain unit competencies.
• Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions, document them accurately and promptly, and coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care with the healthcare team.
• Prioritize interventions, promptly identify and report changes in patient condition, take appropriate follow-up action, and keep patients and families informed and involved in care planning.
• Evaluate interventions and modify and document the plan of care as appropriate.
• Follow hospital and nursing department policies, procedures, clinical pathways, and accepted nursing standards; incorporate ANA standards and the organization’s professional practice and care delivery models.
• Provide timely patient and family education, document education and discharge planning, assess understanding, and adapt communication to individual needs and learning preferences.
• Orient patients and families to the unit, encourage participation in care, review the plan of care each shift, update whiteboards, establish daily goals with patient input, explain care and procedures, and make hourly rounds.
• Advocate for resources and support that promote patient safety and unit or hospital initiatives; participate in evaluating data used for budget decisions.
• 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 and safety 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, preceptor, charge nurse, mentor, or unit expert as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off available from 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.
• Competitive benefits package, including healthcare, paid holidays, on-site childcare, and merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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