University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Oncology RN - Ambulatory Float Pool

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $75K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an NLN-approved nursing program
  • Registered Nurse license in Texas
  • Certification in Basic Life Support by AHA or ARC
  • 2 years clinical nursing experience preferred
  • Specialized experience may be required based on clinic standards

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care across various clinic sites with minimal supervision
  • Execute nursing interventions according to medical care plans
  • Schedule patient appointments and relay physician instructions
  • Educate patients and document their responses
  • Ensure necessary consents for treatments are obtained
  • Triage patient inquiries and document responses
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to support nursing staff
  • Maintain proficiency in electronic medical records

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan available from day one at no cost for employee-only coverage
  • 100% preventive healthcare coverage with no copay
  • Paid Time Off accessible from day one
  • Retirement programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Paid parental leave benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide patient care and treatment involving experienced, specialized, and/or complex nursing services in various clinics as assigned.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • 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 National League of Nursing (NLN) approved program
  • Experience
    Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by clinic or standard of care
  • Licenses and Certifications
    REGISTERED NURSE by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas and
    BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Preferred
  • Experience
    2 years of clinical nursing experience and
JOB DUTIES
  • Works in multiple clinic sites providing interim nurse staffing. Able to acclimate to different clinical settings with minimal supervision.
  • Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patient's response in the medical record.
  • Schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
  • Provides patient education and documents patient's response in medical record.
  • Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
  • Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patients' medical records.
  • Provides working supervision and delegates tasks to licensed vocational nurses, non-licensed medical staff, or office support personnel.
  • Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
  • Participates in the recommendation of policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise.
  • Prepares equipment and assists physicians during physical exams and medical procedures.
  • Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by physician.
  • Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment.
  • Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
  • Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
Learn more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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