Senior Registered Nurse - Gynecology Oncology

Parkland Health

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About The Position

The Senior Registered Nurse provides gynecologic oncology nursing care using Parkland’s nursing professional practice model and the nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates patient responses. The role coordinates care with the healthcare team, helps patients move through care without preventable complications or delays, and delegates interventions according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies. The nurse provides patient-centered oncology care across the continuum, including assessment, treatment, surveillance, discharge planning, and end-of-life care. Responsibilities include medication administration, chemotherapy-related care, patient and family education, triage, documentation, infection control, and collaboration with other clinical staff. The RN may precept or train staff, serve as a rotating Charge Nurse, act as a unit resource, and conduct oncology education. Oncology experience is preferred, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Current, valid Texas RN license or temporary RN license, or a valid Compact RN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Obtain the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certificate within six months of placement in the role.
Provide care in accordance with the current Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical-area standards.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and successfully perform all responsibilities of a Registered Nurse II-Oncology Services.
Comprehensive understanding of chemotherapy, including indications and side effects.
Ability to start and discontinue intravenous access and access and maintain central line devices.
Ability to provide continuous assessment, consult with team members, and deliver patient-centered care using independent judgment.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with patients, families, and hospital staff under established policies and procedures.
Ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation.
Ability to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
Satisfactory completion of oncology orientation and all applicable competencies.
Maintain current Commission on Cancer specialty certification through an accredited certification program, or earn 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contract hours per year or 36 hours per three-year accreditation cycle.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care delivery for the assigned patient population using the nursing process and Parkland nursing professional practice model.
Assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses.
Delegate interventions to healthcare personnel in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.
Advocate for patients by supporting their needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Provide patient care education and training to patients and family members, and serve as a resource for patients and healthcare team members.
Maintain positive working relationships with Parkland employees, customers, and other internal and external contacts.
Follow applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines governing nursing practice and support compliance with accreditation and health-plan requirements.
Maintain knowledge and practices related to sanitation, infection control, safety, and appropriate use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Perform admission, discharge, and ongoing patient assessments; administer medications safely; conduct point-of-care monitoring; and follow infection control practices.
Assess cancer-related and other medical needs, including allergies and hypersensitivity reactions, physical status, symptoms, activities of daily living, psychosocial needs, support networks, and financial dimensions.
Complete accurate and timely patient-care documentation and ensure records meet Oncology Services and Parkland standards.
Educate patients, families, and significant others about cancer care, therapies, treatment side effects, interventions, and prevention; document disease-site-oriented teaching and care plans.
Collaborate with wound care, stoma, and ENT nurses to provide wound, colostomy, and tracheotomy care as directed.
Manage triage for patients, families, and internal and external healthcare professionals to help them navigate the healthcare system.
Seek direction from experienced staff as needed and participate in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and patient and customer satisfaction, make recommendations, and implement and monitor changes as appropriate.
Precept or train newer nursing staff, serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as necessary, act as a role model for oncology nursing, and serve as a resource to unit nurses.
Keep current with nursing developments and clinical trials relevant to the patient population, including through professional education, journals, seminars, and specialty organizations.
Maintain Texas RN licensure and other required credentials, and integrate continuing education into work practices.
Prepare and conduct at least one in-service educational program for Oncology Services each year.
Maintain current Commission on Cancer specialty certification through an accredited program or complete the specified cancer-related continuing education hours.