RN

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, oversee patient care using a professional practice model. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. Secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients and prevent issues. Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies. May be asked to cover shifts in Duncanville Onocolgy clinic occasionally.

Schedule

Full time, weekdays. M-F, 8a-4:30p. No weekends or major holidays. No on-call.

Responsibilities

• patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses
• Secure patient travel
• Know about patient needs in healthcare
• Help patients and prevent issues
• Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act and delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies
• May be asked to cover shifts in Duncanville Oncology clinic occasionally

Essential Functions

• As an RN, conduct detailed clinical assessments and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Create, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
• Building relationships, managing discomfort, staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.
• 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, assessing patient symptoms, determining appropriate interventions, and coordinating care with the provider.
• Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, Medical Assistants, pharmacies, infusion staff, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate care and follow-up to help 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 the Medical Assistant and Provider to maintain an 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.
• You will help educate patients, families,