Oncology RN - Cancer Clinics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse to support the lung/head & neck and melanoma/sarcoma clinics. Under general supervision, you will assess patients, provide education, and coordinate referrals across the oncology continuum of care.

Required are a nursing program graduate, 1 year nursing experience, and a current Texas nursing license with BLS certification. BSN preferred to advance patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
• 1 year nursing experience.
• Current Texas nursing license and BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents health status using age-specific considerations for patients across the oncology continuum.
• Develops and implements care plans while prioritizing oncology nursing interventions.
• Communicates health status data to the care team and documents interventions.
• Monitors patient responses and modifies care as needed based on evaluation.
• Provides patient and family education to support informed decisions.
• Supervises and coordinates care with other healthcare staff within legal parameters.
• Prepares for procedures by gathering supplies and equipment; delivers safe, cost-conscious care.
• Serves as a resource and coach to nursing staff; conducts timely performance evaluations.
• Ensures adherence to hospital policies and standards of nursing practice in oncology care.
• Keeps accurate records of education delivered to patients and families.

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Oncology Registered Nurse

Cancer Clinics : Lung/Head/Neck & Melanoma/Sarcoma

Clinic Location : UTSW Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center - Dallas, TX

Work Schedule Options : (5) 8-Hour Shifts with a remote work from home day; OR (4) 10-Hour Shifts

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 No. 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

Position works under general supervision to assist the oncology patient, family and care giver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers.) Responsible for conducting on-going assessments of need and facilitate referrals throughout the Oncology continuum of care. Using the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge, the Oncology RN provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making by the patient and/or family.

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 an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or by a licensing authority that has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1) and

Experience

1 year Nursing experience

Licenses and Certifications

Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) nursing license and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred

Education

BSN

JOB DUTIES

• Assesses and documents physiological, psychological sociocultural, and spiritual health status of patient on admission utilizing age-specific considerations for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Performs ongoing assessment of patient's physiological health status throughout the care continuum. Communicates relevant health status data to other team members and departments.
• Interprets health status data to anticipate patient's family, and physician's needs and expectations. Develops appropriate plan of care for patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing oncology-nursing care.
• Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on health status data. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Collaborates with all members of health care team, sharing information and observations of patient and/or patient's family in manner that contributes to optimal patient care.
• Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to plan of care in accurate and timely manners. Prioritizes oncology nursing interventions per patient's health status data, physician orders and guidance, and planned procedures as applicable.
• Adheres to appropriate hospital-based clinic policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice while delivering oncology- nursing care.
• Provides appropriate and timely patient education to patient and/or patient's family. Completes accurate and timely documentation of education provided. Demonstrates effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
• Supervises, directs, and coordinates patient care assignments of other members of healthcare team. Delegates duties within legal parameters.
• Prepares for procedures, as appropriate, by obtaining supplies and equipment in timely manner. Handles and operates instruments, supplies, and equipment and performs safe nursing care in manner that is cost effective and supports the provision of quality care.
• Serves as technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to nursing staff. Completes written clinical performance evaluation form in timely manners.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues of counts and errors, patient c