Primary Care RN - Oncology - Primary Care Clinic

PRIMARY CARE REGISTERED NURSE - ONCOLOGY - PRIMARY CARE CLINIC Work Schedule : Full-Time; Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm 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 Position works under general supervision to assist patients with a history of cancer with their comprehensive primary care needs and components of survivorship care. This position uses the nursing process and evidence-based knowledge to support patients with their healthcare needs. OUR PROGRAM The Simmons Oncology Primary Care and Survivorship Program at UT Southwestern provides comprehensive primary care and specialized survivorship care for adults with a history of cancer, including adult survivors of childhood, adolescent, young adult and older adult cancers. We care for patients during cancer treatment and throughout long-term survivorship. Our services include preventive care, management of acute illnesses and chronic conditions, cancer screening, and assessment and management of late and long-term effects of cancer treatment. Our team works closely with oncology and other specialists to provide coordinated care tailored to each patient's cancer history, treatment exposures, and overall health needs, with an emphasis on patient education, physical and emotional well-being, and quality of life. 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center