Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology floor - Nights - Dallas, TX - Oncology

Company: William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology floor - Nights - Dallas, TXRegistered Nurse - Medical Oncology Floor - Nights
10k Bonus available
Clements University Hospital
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.--
Job Summary
$10000.00 sign-on incentive!
Join UT Southwestern as a RN at Clements University Hospital on the Medical Oncology floor. As a RN at UT Southwestern, you will have the opportunity to join a team of the top cancer specialists in the country and be a part of our innovative therapies, cutting-edge research, and life changing clinical trials.
The ideal candidate will have a passion to assist with cancer patients. Night RN with upbeat attitude, compassion and critical thinking, able to handle a complex load of patients dealing with physiological and psychological stress. Will provide training to those who wish to specialize in Oncology. ONS Chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider card required within 6 months of hire. The position will be a 36-hour work week on the on the Medical Oncology floor for night shifts. Three 3 day per week with rotating weekends and major holidays.
We would love the opportunity to have you join our Nationally Ranked Cancer Center by U.S News & World Report's!
Experience and Education

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• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program either by a governmental authority, nursing board, or a licensing authority, which has jurisdiction over approval/accreditation of nursing programs (Texas BON 217.1).
  
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
  
• One (1) year of RN experience.
  
• Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
  
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license.
  
• BSN preferred.
  
• Professional certification in a nursing organization is preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
  
  Job Duties
  
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  • Performs and accurately documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and elder adults).
    
  • Actively anticipates patients and/or patient's family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintains and utilizes competencies per unit expectation.
    
  • Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Completes accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confers with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion.
    
  • Shares information & observations of the patient and/or patient's family in a manner that advocates for optimal patient care.
    
  • Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Reports changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate. Actively involves patient, family and/or caregiver informed.
    
  • Evaluates implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
    
  • Adheres to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice. Incorporates ANA standards, into the provision of safe, quality patient care, utilizing current literature, and research. Practices in accordance with our Professional Practice Model - "Relationship Based Care" & delivers care using our Care Delivery System "PACE" - Patient Focused, Accountable, Coordinated and Continuous and Evidence Based.
    
  • Provides appropriate & timely answers and/or education to patients, patient's families, significant others and/or caregivers.
    
  • Completes accurate and timely documentation of all education provided including discharge plan of care.
    
  • Assesses competence, obtains feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient, family, significant others and/or caregivers.
    
  • Demonstrates effective communication based on individual patient needs and learning preferences. Welcomes and orients patient, family, significant other and/or caregiver to the unit. Encourages patient/family participation in care.
    
  • Reviews personalized patient plan of care with patient/family every shift. Updates white boards accordingly and sets daily goals with patient input. Explains special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Makes hourly rounds on patients and communicates when they will return.
    
  • Advocate for resources and support that enhance patient safety and unit/hospital based initiatives.
    
  • Participates in evaluating data to guide decisions regarding unit / department budget formulation and implementation.
    
  • Performs Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding performance. Holds co-workers accountable for their behavior and compliance with policies and standards. Actively intervenes when patient safety is at risk.
    
  • Performance Improvement: Accountable for patient care and quality/safety initiatives (EX: patient safety, patient satisfaction, core measures, infection control).
    
  • Supports efforts to develop and maintain team environment. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and practice improvement teams. Shares professional and technical information with colleagues & students. Offers self as a resource as needed to others (Ex: preceptor, charge, mentor, unit expert, lends a hand when needed). Participates in meetings & on committees & represents the dept. & hospital in community outreach.
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.
    To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
    For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/
    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information
    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. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
    

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