Oncology Registered Nurse - Cancer Care Leader

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with oncology experience at the Moody Outpatient Center in Dallas. The role entails full-time daytime hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with potential weekends and holidays, and responsibilities focused on coordinated cancer care delivery by the healthcare team.

The RN will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, administer chemotherapy, and educate patients and families about cancer therapies and side effects, while

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Current RN license in Texas or Compact; BLS certification required; Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy/immunotherapy cert within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process and advocates for patients.
• Administers chemotherapy and manages related side effects for oncology patients.
• Educates patients and families on cancer care, therapies, and potential side effects.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and may serve as a preceptor or trainer to newer staff.
• Maintains compliance with applicable nursing standards, regulations and Parkland policies.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Precepting/teaching

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ONS Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy certificate

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered Nurse with oncology experience at the Moody Outpatient Center in Dallas. The role entails full-time daytime hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with potential weekends and holidays, and responsibilities focused on coordinated cancer care delivery by the healthcare team.

The RN will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, administer chemotherapy, and educate patients and families about cancer therapies and side effects, while