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
- 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
- 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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