Oncology RN – Day Shift (12-Hour)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Oncology Unit on day shifts. This role involves direct patient care, assessments, and contributing to plan of care within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, providing patient and family education, and ensuring adherence to policies and standards. On-site hospital setting with opportunity for professional growth and specialty experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program (Texas BON 217.1).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• 1 year of RN experience.
• Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments.
• Actively anticipates patients and/or family needs and develops an appropriate plan of care.
• Identifies and implements nursing interventions based on assessment and coordinates the plan of care.
• Prioritizes nursing interventions and reports changes in condition.
• Evaluates interventions and updates the plan of care as needed.
• Adheres to hospital policies and ANA standards; supports quality and safety initiatives.
• Provides education to patients and families and documents education provided.
• Welcomes and orients patients and families to the unit and communicates daily goals.
• Advocates for resources to enhance patient safety and unit initiatives.
• Performs peer evaluations and intervenes when patient safety is at risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Nursing program accreditation

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Oncology Unit on day shifts. This role involves direct patient care, assessments, and contributing to plan of care within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include documenting interventions, providing patient and family education, and ensuring adherence to policies and standards. On-site hospital setting with opportunity for professional growth and specialty experience.