RN

About the role

Registered Nurse overseeing patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, assessing patient responses, securing patient travel, understanding patient needs, helping patients and preventing issues, following the Texas Nursing Practice Act, delegating tasks based on condition and team competencies, and occasionally covering shifts at the Duncanville Oncology clinic.

Schedule

Full‑time, weekdays Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; no weekends, no major holidays, no on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans; adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Build relationships, manage discomfort, stay professional in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Create care plans reflecting patient values to aid in issue resolution.
• Coordinate and support treatment planning and scheduling, ensuring patients are prepared for upcoming treatments and appointments.
• Provide ongoing patient education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and symptom management.
• Utilize knowledge of oncology medications, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive therapies to provide safe and effective patient care.
• Perform nurse triage: assess patient symptoms, determine appropriate interventions, coordinate care with providers.
• Monitor and manage treatment‑related symptoms and side effects; escalate concerns appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, medical assistants, pharmacies, infusion staff, and other care‑team members.
• Coordinate care and follow‑up to ensure continuity throughout the patient’s treatment journey.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail and patient safety.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to address patient needs and workflow challenges.
• Work closely with medical assistants and providers to maintain efficient clinic workflow and positive patient experience.
• Cross‑train throughout all areas of the Cancer Center department to support operational needs and provide coverage when needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support department and organizational goals.
• Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members; empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices; assess and document learning needs regularly.
• Work with colleagues and community to create care plans; delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
• Use various problem‑solving strategies with patients, families, and staff; recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth, contribute to peers’ development, and show community‑service commitment.

Key Success Factors

• Deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines; understanding of hospital procedures and rules.
• Strong oncology knowledge.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects.
• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Exceptional communication skills for clear verbal and written expression.
• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
• Excellent problem‑solving capabilities driving effective critical thinking and multitasking.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, email.

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values Are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart; we never settle by constantly striving for better; we are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve; we make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.