Registered Nurse - Infusion Clinic - Ft. Worth - PRN

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a world-renowned medical center dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care. This role as an Oncology RN involves supporting oncology patients through assessments, education, and care coordination. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about nursing and oncology care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.
• Current Texas nursing license and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments and document patient health status.
• Develop and implement care plans based on patient needs.
• Provide patient education and coordinate care with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oncology Nursing

Chemotherapy Administration

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse - Infusion Clinic - Ft. Worth - PRN (826826)

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
This position works under general supervision to assist oncology patients, families, and caregivers to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers). Responsible for conducting ongoing assessments of need and facilitating 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.

Ideally, we are seeking a seasoned Infusion RN with experience in administering chemotherapy. Preferred ONS certification and oncology RN experience.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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)
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: BSN

JOB DUTIES

• Assesses and documents physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status of patients 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 the health care team, sharing information and observations of patient and/or patient's family in a 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 the healthcare team. Delegates duties within legal parameters.
• Prepares for procedures, as appropriate, by obtaining supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Handles and operates instruments, supplies, and equipment and performs safe nursing care in a 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 Statement: 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.

Primary Location

Texas-Fort Worth-400 W. Magnolia Avenue