Oncology RN - Transplant Cellular Therapy Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse for Bone Marrow Transplant and Transplant Cellular Therapy Cancer Clinic. This full-time role involves 4 ten-hour shifts with no weekends, caring for oncology patients and coordinating care across the continuum.

Requires graduation from an approved nursing program, 1 year nursing experience, Texas RN license and BLS certification; BSN preferred.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Assess and document patient health status on admission using age-specific considerations.
• Communicate health status data to the health care team.
• Develop and implement the plan of care for oncology patients.
• Provide patient education to patients and families and document education.

Conocimientos

Oncology nursing

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Educación

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN (preferred)

Herramientas

BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Oncology Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant and Transplant Cellular Therapy Cancer Clinic

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

Work Schedule : Full-Time; (4) 10-Hour Shifts; No Weekends

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 care, relationships