RN – Regional Triage – Hem/Onc Clinics

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualifying employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse – Regional Triage to support Hematology/Oncology Clinics. The RN will assess patient needs, provide education, and coordinate referrals across the oncology continuum.

Hybrid work option discussed during interview; full-time role with responsibilities spanning Richardson/Plano and Fort Worth locations. Requires 1 year nursing experience and current Texas RN license with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program.
Experience 1 year nursing experience.
Current Texas nursing license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assess and document physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status of patient using age-specific considerations.
Develops and implements plan of care; prioritizes oncology-nursing interventions.
Collaborates with health care team and documents interventions in a timely manner.
Provides patient education and documentation; communicates effectively with patients and families.
Supervises and coordinates care assignments of healthcare staff within legal parameters.
Prepares for procedures by obtaining supplies and equipment; maintains cost-effective care.
Acts as resource person/preceptor to nursing staff; participates in performance evaluations.
Troubleshoots issues and escalates to leadership as needed.

Education

Graduate of approved/accredited nursing program

Licensed Texas RN (Texas BON)

Job description

Oncology Registered Nurse – Regional Triage – Hematology Oncology Clinics

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.

Preferred experience in multi-specialty oncology nursing. This Triage RN will answer symptom-based phone calls (RN Triage) for both Richardson/Plano and SCCC MCI. In addition, in Ft. Worth, the Triage RN will help answer high priority in basket messages and other duties as needed. Hybrid possible, to be discuss during the interview, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

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

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:
Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or
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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Organization

867514 - UH-Clinic SCC Richardson/Plano

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard