Oncology Certified RN - Redbird Clinic

Join UT Southwestern on our mission to educate, discover and heal. With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care and resources to the RedBird community. UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird is a state-of-the-art outpatient facility focused on bringing our best-in-class healthcare services to Southwest Dallas County. As part of our brand-new medical center, you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles. Join UT Southwestern and be part of this great opportunity to provide exceptional patient care to Southwest Dallas and the surrounding communities.

Associate degree (BSN preferred). Two (2) years oncology nursing experience. Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), are required. Oncology Nursing Society Certification: OCN, CPHON, CBCN, or BMTCN required.

• Provides working supervision to other nursing staff and/or other non-licensed medical or office support personnel. Maintains a safe and secure environment to meet patient needs. Facilitates patient scheduling for all tests and visits. Completes billing of all nursing procedures including any infusion therapy. Precepts new staff to the clinic processes related to operations. Directs the duties of the Medical Office Assistant and Clinic Staff Assistant to facilitate clinic operations.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians during physical exams and medical procedures. Prepares patient for the physician exam. Chaperones physician visit. Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by physician. Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment. Obtains any specimens ordered by the physician for collection.
• Documents nursing assessment. Documents patient care interventions and education in medical records; ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment. Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care while observing and recording signs, symptoms, and behavior of patients in medical records. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds. Works with the multidisciplinary care team to facilitate patient quality of life throughout the cancer trajectory
• Triages patient phone inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such inquiries and results in patients' medical records. Demonstrates effective communication skills, physical and psychosocial assessment skills, and knowledge of how to access pertinent health records to facilitate triage decision making. Acts as telephone triage nurse.
• Participates in evaluating nursing needs of patients; assesses problems affecting patients; recommends policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise; schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone. Facilitates patient-physician communication and assists the patient through the treatment process. Covers the care of patients when a nurse who usually assists with their care is not in the clinic.
• Provides patient education, procedural instructions, general health information, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact. Documents patient education in the medical record. Recognizes when new patient education materials or techniques are required and assists center leadership to provide those materials to the patients.
• Administers chemotherapy and blood products in the infusion area. Demonstrates knowledge of central line, port, and IV management. Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing complex procedures such as bone marrow biopsies or intrathecal chemotherapy. The bone marrow transplant nurse will be responsible for administering high dose chemotherapy and stem cell infusions.
• Provides patient counseling based on specialized and/or advanced knowledge gained through education and experience. Assists patient through the University system to facilitate patient treatment plan.
• Assists patient through the University System to facilitate patient treatment plan.
• Precepts new nursing staff to the nursing process within the clinic. Consistently assists all new staff in the clinic in order to assure their success.
• Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for disease site specialty.
• 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.

• Work requires use of considerable judgment in application of procedures, nursing assessment techniques, practices and policies to work problems, organization, and administration of clinical activities.

• Work requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, document in the electronic medical record accurately, remain flexible, be able to work independently and as a team, and adapt to a fast moving environment.

• Work requires knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the needs of the clinical specialty.

• Work requires ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Work requires ability to provide suggestions for change and assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.

• Work requires ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.

• Work requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.

• Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.

• Work requires frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non-medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.

• Work requires telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical representatives outside of UT Southwestern, vendors, and third-party payees.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in in clinical environment. The incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary

Salary Negotiable

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/about-virus-and-testing/cms-vaccine-requirements.html

For general COVID-19 information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

2021-2022 Benefits Summary

• PPO and ACO Options
• 100% Coverage for Preventative Health No Co-Pay
• Tobacco-Free Incentives
• Generous Prescription Drug Plan
• 3 Options for Dental Coverage
• 2 Options for Vision Coverage
• Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

• The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
• Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary
• Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting
• Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary
• Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary
• Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

• 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

• On-Site Day Care
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Group Life Coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

Explore the full range of clinical opportunities we offer to new and experienced nursing professionals.

At UT Southwestern, our 3,000+ nurses are known by their credo, “Excellence is our starting point … not our finish line.” Each day, our nurses deliver the outstanding patient care for which UTSW is known, while also contributing to innovative programs and important research that will benefit patients and create new opportunities for current and future nurses.

As a Magnet-designated institution, our nurses are at the forefront of their profession, dispensing care that is guided by four core values:

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Compassion

Our nurses are committed to being national leaders among academic health centers and to continuous learning. It’s a journey of excellence at every step along the way.

Our nursing culture encompasses a progressive approach to shared governance that helps set the highest standards of nursing care. Here, at your pace, you can tap into our extensive educational and clinical resources as you develop and contribute to innovative programs in clinical practice, research, and education.

Everything starts with a focus on our patients and their families, providing them with personalized care, clinical excellence, and the utmost compassion.

This philosophy mirrors our collaborative team approach that’s fueled by trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to open communication among our physicians and nursing colleagues. We look for ways to leverage your strengths to create higher collective performance and achievements. These ideas help fuel the exceptional professional experience we offer to every member of our nursing team, which includes:

• A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
• Exceptional benefits – including a generous pension program
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.