Senior Registered Nurse - Oncology Services Clinic - PRN

Parkland Health

14d

About The Position

Provides care to an assigned patient population in the Oncology Services Clinic in accordance with established protocols and a multidisciplinary plan of care. Uses independent, dependent, and interdependent interventions to restore stability, prevent complications, and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses through patient-centered, patient-valued care. The role includes patient advocacy, education, clinical support for patients and healthcare team members, documentation, and contributions to staff development and departmental improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Two years of nursing experience.
Current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, 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.
Ability to provide care in accordance with the State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical area-specific standards.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
May be required to communicate effectively via the overhead paging system.
Ability to provide direction to non-nursing staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Charge Nurse.
Ability to prepare and conduct in-service educational programs.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered, patient-valued behaviors.
As applicable, acceptable knowledge of nursing standards of care for the specialty care area.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with the State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, the multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.
Continuously assess patients, consult other team members as needed, and provide patient-centered, patient-valued care using independent judgment.
Advocate for patients by focusing on their needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Maintain positive working relationships with Parkland's internal and external customers and employees.
Serve as a resource for patients and healthcare team members on clinical patient-care issues.
Provide patient-care education and training to patients and family members.
May participate in assigned community outreach activities, such as health fairs, community collaborations, or outreach clinics.
Maintain and apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines governing nursing practice, supporting hospital and Parkland compliance.
Develop effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable laws and accreditation and health-plan requirements.
Maintain and update knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and appropriate use of supplies and materials.
Complete appropriate documentation and maintain accurate, timely entries in patient-care records and hospital documents in accordance with departmental and Parkland standards.
Work with other staff to provide direction to non-nursing staff.
Participate in information exchanges with nursing and other Parkland staff; seek and use guidance from more experienced staff as needed; serve as Charge Nurse on rotation when necessary.
Serve as a preceptor or trainer for newer nursing staff.
Prepare and conduct at least one in-service educational program for the assigned department each year.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and patient and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to the supervisor, implement changes, and monitor results as appropriate.
May serve on assigned interdisciplinary committees.
Stay current with developments and trends in nursing practice through seminars, workshops, professional journals, and participation in professional organizations.
Maintain Texas RN licensure and any additional required licenses or certifications, and integrate acquired knowledge into current work practices.