Radiation Oncology Ambulatory RN at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Education, Coordination of Care, IV Initiation, Cardiac Monitoring, Preoperative Care, Intraoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Research Activities, Collaboration, Critical Care, Hematology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Patient Assessment, Sedation

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Radiation Oncology Ambulatory RN 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. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY This position works under general supervision of physician to provide nursing care to adult and pediatric populations, with oversight to both inpatient and outpatient clients. 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%25 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 Associate's Degree - Associate Nursing Degree Experience 1 year in critical care (ie. ICU, ED, PACU, Procedural areas) or 2 years in an inpatient unit Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Current Texas RN license Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) within 90 Days and (PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPOR Course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) within 90 Days and Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree BSN Experience Previous Hematology/Oncology or Radiation Oncology Nursing experience Licenses and Certifications Oncology Nursing Certificate Upon Hire 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. Performs other duties as assigned SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO 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.

Responsibilities

The RN provides nursing care to both adult and pediatric patients, overseeing inpatient and outpatient clients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, education, care coordination, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.