RN - ONC Infusion Clinic - Simmons Cancer Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking medical center is seeking a dedicated RN for their Oncology Infusion Clinic. This role involves supporting patients through their treatment journey, providing essential education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. As part of a leading institution, you will have access to comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join a compassionate team committed to excellence in patient care and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of oncology patients. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to support patients in overcoming healthcare barriers, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

100% Preventive Healthcare Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• 1 year of nursing experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing assessments and facilitate referrals for oncology patients.
• Develop and implement patient care plans based on health data.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oncology Nursing

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of Nursing Program

BSN

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medical Equipment

Job description

RN - Oncology Infusion Clinic - Simmons Cancer Center

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.

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.

This RN will support a busy outpatient hospital-based infusion clinic. ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred or obtained within the first two months of employment to administer Chemotherapy. ONCC Oncology certification preferred. Some weekend requirements, average one day per month.

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


• Licenses and Certifications


• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred


• ONCC Oncology Certification preferred

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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.

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!