University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Radiation Oncology Clinic RN
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Radiation Oncology Clinic RNWhy 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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.
Experience and Education
Associate Nursing Degree required; BSN preferred. Minimum experience: one (1) year in critical care (i.e. ICU, ED, PACU, Procedural areas) or two (2) years in an inpatient unit. Previous Hematology/Oncology or Radiation Oncology Nursing experience preferred.
Licensure or Certification:
Current Texas RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) must be obtained within 3 months of hire. Oncology Nursing Certificate (preferred).
Job Duties
Provides nursing care to adult and pediatric populations, with oversight to both inpatient and outpatient clients.Multitasks to deliver excellent patient care while facilitating efficient throughput across the clinic and procedural areas as needed.Plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for patients.Responsibilities for the delivery of direct patient care may include, and is not limited to: a) assessments and management of side effects of radiation; b) patient education; c) coordination of care for patients including telephone triage; d) providing moderate sedation for procedures; e) initiating IVs and assessments for contrast administration; f) cardiac monitoring as needed; g) preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for pediatric anesthesia cases; h) assist with research associated activities with clinical care, including obtaining labs; i) manage inpatient populations transferred to Radiation Oncology for treatments, including obtaining report and conducting care during the transfer; and j) supports nursing practice across the continuum of care to the needs of patients and their families.Collaborates daily with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical assistants and radiation therapists.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.**Other Duties:** Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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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 #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the eighth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.
Experience and Education
Associate Nursing Degree required; BSN preferred. Minimum experience: one (1) year in critical care (i.e. ICU, ED, PACU, Procedural areas) or two (2) years in an inpatient unit. Previous Hematology/Oncology or Radiation Oncology Nursing experience preferred.
Licensure or Certification:
Current Texas RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) must be obtained within 3 months of hire. Oncology Nursing Certificate (preferred).
Job Duties
Provides nursing care to adult and pediatric populations, with oversight to both inpatient and outpatient clients.Multitasks to deliver excellent patient care while facilitating efficient throughput across the clinic and procedural areas as needed.Plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates all phases of nursing care for patients.Responsibilities for the delivery of direct patient care may include, and is not limited to: a) assessments and management of side effects of radiation; b) patient education; c) coordination of care for patients including telephone triage; d) providing moderate sedation for procedures; e) initiating IVs and assessments for contrast administration; f) cardiac monitoring as needed; g) preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for pediatric anesthesia cases; h) assist with research associated activities with clinical care, including obtaining labs; i) manage inpatient populations transferred to Radiation Oncology for treatments, including obtaining report and conducting care during the transfer; and j) supports nursing practice across the continuum of care to the needs of patients and their families.Collaborates daily with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical assistants and radiation therapists.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.**Other Duties:** Performs other duties as assigned.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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 coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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