RN Oncology ICU

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Medical City Dallas unit seeks a Registered Nurse for the Oncology ICU to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The RN will educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and self-management, while integrating evidence-based practices and quality initiatives to improve outcomes across the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• BSN required within 24 months of hire.
• Minimum of one year ICU experience.
• Current TX RN license or compact license.
• Current BLS provider.
• ACLS required within six months of hire.
• ONS chemotherapy biotherapy certificate within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the RN Oncology ICU.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care team to implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, plans, medications, and follow-up steps.
• Apply evidence-based practices and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and outcomes.

Skills

One-year ICU experience

BLS provider

ACLS within 6 months

Oncology chemotherapy knowledge

Education

Accredited School of Professional Nursing

BSN within 24 months of hire

Job description

As aRN Oncology ICU, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

• If hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position.
• Minimum of one-year experience required.
• Experience with high acuity ICU medical / surgical patients is preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS required within six months of hire or transfer
• ONS Chemotherapy biotherapy certificate course required within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the worlds best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.