Oncology RN - Ambulatory Float Pool

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, available day one at

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off, available day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Oncology Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool supports outpatient oncology clinics across the DFW metroplex, providing high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations.

The role requires travel to satellite clinics and works under moderate supervision, applying oncology expertise across various settings while supporting clinic operations and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN approved program.
• Experience in specialty areas may vary by clinic.
• RN license by Texas Board of Nurse Examiners and BLS certification.
• BLS certification through AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and treatment in multiple outpatient clinics.
• Schedule appointments and reinforce physician instructions.
• Educate patients and document responses in the medical record.
• Obtain needed consents and authorizations for treatment/research.
• Triages patient inquiries per protocols and document actions.
• Supervise licensed practical nurses and other staff.
• Proficient in electronic medical record documentation.
• Assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Prepare equipment and administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Ambulatory care

Travel to clinics

Education

NLN-approved program

RN license (TX)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Oncology Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float Pool

Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide patient care and treatment involving experienced, specialized, and/or complex nursing services in various clinics as assigned. Ability and willingness to travel to all satellite clinics required: Frisco, Fort Worth, Dallas, Coppell, RedBird, Plano/Richardson, Park Cities and Las Colinas. This is a requirement of the position.

UT Southwestern is expanding its oncology services and seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join ourAmbulatory Clinical Float Pool. This role supports outpatient oncology clinics across the DFW metroplex, providing high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations.

Nurses in this role practice within theHarold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, anNCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centerrecognized nationally for excellence in cancer care, research, and innovation. Float Pool RNs apply their oncology expertise across multiple settings while supporting clinic operations and continuity of care. Ideal for flexible nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and want weekday hours, broad ambulatory exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized oncology program.

Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide patient care and treatment involving experienced, specialized, and/or complex nursing services in various clinics as assigned.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide patient care and treatment involving experienced, specialized, and/or complex nursing services in various clinics as assigned.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Graduate of National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program
• Experience
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care
• Licenses and Certifications
  REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and
  BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years of clinical nursing experience and

JOB DUTIES

• Works in multiple clinic sites providing interim nurse staffing. Able to acclimate to different clinical settings with minimal supervision.
• Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patient's response in the medical record.
• Schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
• Provides patient education and documents patient's response in medical record.
• Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
• Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patients' medical records.
• Provides working supervision and delegates tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Participates in the recommendation of policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during physical exams and medical procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by physician.
• Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.