Oncology RN - Gynecologic Cancer Clinics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse for the Gynecologic Cancer Clinics in Dallas/Fort Worth. The RN will assess patient needs, provide education, and coordinate referrals across the oncology continuum.

Work Schedule: four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts with one remote work-from-home day; RN will float to the Fort Worth clinic 1–2 shifts per week. Duties include planning care, delivering nursing interventions, documenting care, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Current Texas nursing license (or BNE Compact State)
• BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program
• 1 year nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Assess and document health status across diverse patient groups.
• Develop care plans and prioritize oncology nursing interventions.
• Perform nursing interventions with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient care.
• Adhere to hospital policies and nursing standards in oncology care.
• Provide patient and family education and support.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

BSN

Job description

Job Description - Oncology RN - Gynecologic Cancer Clinics (973604)

Job Description

Oncology RN - Gynecologic Cancer Clinics - ( 973604 )

Description

Oncology Registered Nurse - Gynecologic Cancer Clinics

Work Schedule: (4) 10-hour Shifts or (5) 8-Hour Shifts with 1 remote work from home day

Clinic Locations: Dallas & Fort Worth; RN will float to the Fort Worth Gynecologic Cancer Clinic 1-2 shifts per week

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
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
• 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
• 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 care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and environment and/or escalates to leadership. Provides and supports efforts to develop and maintain team environment.
• 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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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