Registered Nurse - Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology Unit

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Oncology Unit. The nurse works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider and/or nursing leadership to provide nursing care and treatment to patients. The schedule is full-time with night shifts and rotating weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and document physical, psychosocial and emotional assessments, taking age-specific criteria into account
• Anticipate patient and family needs, plan care, prioritize interventions and document them accurately
• Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care and share information with the health care team
• Monitor changes in condition and report them promptly; involve patients and families in their care
• Evaluate interventions and modify the plan of care as needed
• Provide education to patients, families and caregivers, including discharge plans, and assess their understanding
• Welcome and orient patients and families, review each patient's plan of care every shift, explain diets, tests, procedures and medications, and make hourly rounds
• Advocate for resources and support, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and perform peer evaluations
• Share knowledge with colleagues and students and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program recognized by a Texas licensing authority (Texas BON)
• 1 year of RN experience; specialty units may require more
• Current Texas (or BNE Compact) nursing license and Basic Life Support certification (AHA or ARC)
• Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Required skills

• Good verbal and written communication and math skills
• Proficiency with computer technology
• Able to work independently and handle physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs and helping turn patients

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employees
• 100% coverage for preventive care with no copay
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs