Registered Nurse, Oncology Clinic - Redbird

Registered Nurse – Oncology Clinic Location: Redbird Work Schedule (5) 8‑Hour Shifts with No Call, No Weekends or Holidays Job Summary Position works under general supervision to assist the oncology patient, family and caregiver to overcome healthcare barriers (including but not limited to social, financial, or physical barriers). Responsible for conducting ongoing 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 PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% coverage for preventive health care—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). Experience 1 year of nursing experience. Licenses and Certifications Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) nursing license upon hire; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire. Preferred Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree—BSN preferred. Job Duties Assess and document physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual health status of patient on admission utilizing age‑specific considerations for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Perform ongoing assessment of patient’s physiological health status throughout the care continuum. Communicate relevant health status data to other team members and departments. Interpret health status data to anticipate patient’s family and physician’s needs and expectations. Develop appropriate plan of care for patient. Utilize critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing oncology‑nursing care. Identify and implement appropriate nursing interventions based on health status data. Complete accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Collaborate 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. Evaluate implemented interventions and modify care according to evaluation. Document interventions and modifications to plan of care accurately and timely. Prioritize oncology nursing interventions per patient’s health status data, physician orders and guidance, and planned procedures as applicable. Adhere to appropriate hospital‑based clinic policies, procedures, and standards of nursing practice while delivering oncology‑nursing care. Provide appropriate and timely patient education to patient and/or patient’s family. Complete accurate and timely documentation of education provided. Demonstrate effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Supervise, direct, and coordinate patient care assignments of other members of the health care team. Delegate duties within legal parameters. Prepare for procedures, as appropriate, by obtaining supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Handle and operate instruments, supplies, equipment and perform safe nursing care in a manner that is cost effective and supports the provision of quality care. Serve as technical subject matter person, resource person, and/or preceptor to nursing staff. Complete written clinical performance evaluation form in a timely manner. Troubleshoot and resolve issues of counts and errors, patient care, relationships, equipment, supplies, and environment and/or escalates to leadership. Provide and support efforts to develop and maintain team environment. Duty may include one or more of the following core functions: Directly interacting with or caring for patients; Directly interacting with or caring for human‑subject research participants; Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human‑subject research records. Perform 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center