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Posted: 01-Mar-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Internal Number: 25003428
Title: Oncology Clinic RN
Work Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: BSW Neuro Oncology Associates - Dallas, TX
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we support everyone's well-being. It is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas. They encourage 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
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more - Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As a Procedural Registered Nurse, you will work as a licensed professional and use the nursing practice model to oversee patient care by the healthcare team. Your responsibilities will involve assessing patients, identifying nursing diagnoses for health issues, and developing personalized care plans. You will also assess patient responses regularly. Your contributions will help patients navigate healthcare safely by understanding their needs and the healthcare system. This will prevent complications and delays. Delegating tasks to other staff will be based on Texas nursing laws, patient conditions, and staff skills.
What You'll Do
- Manage symptoms in cancer patients
- Help to manage the side effects of treatments, such as chemotherapy
- Work with physicians and other medical staff to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage cancer symptoms
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and family members
- Provide patient education on cancer terminology, symptoms, and how to live a healthy lifestyle while undergoing treatment
- Administer medication to cancer patients
- Assess a cancer patient's mental and emotional needs
- Coordinate with other health care providers
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
- Having an in-depth understanding of nursing as well as patient care standards and procedures is crucial.
- Understanding legal, regulatory, and professional standards, as well as certification and accreditation requirements, is important in every profession. Familiarity with departmental policies is also vital.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are of utmost importance.
- A knack for addressing problems with critical thinking is essential.
- It is necessary to monitor patients' health and communicate changes efficiently to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
- Lastly, giving top-notch, patient-centered care that honors patient diversity is essential. It involves using the nursing process and following nursing standards.
Belonging Statement
We believe everyone should feel welcome, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
Qualifications
- Accredited program or (2) two years minimum, required for this position.
- A major focus or specialization in Nursing.
- Ideally, some relevant professional experience, though less than a (1) one year would suffice.
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
