Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
Texas Children's Hospital
Austin, TX

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Hematology/Oncology

We are searching for a Part Time Registered Nurse (RN) with the Texas Children's Outpatient Cancer/Infusion clinic - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care given by others, and the coordination of services required for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate. Think you've got what it takes? Requirements: * Bachelor's Degree in nursing Or Associates Degree in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or Technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement Or Must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN. * Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. * Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact * BLS certification from the American Heart Association required * 1 year of professional nursing experience * Knowledge of nursing functions, basic anatomy and physiology, and diagnostic procedures * Ability to demonstrate and perform generic and unit-based/critical competencies * Hematology/Oncology experience * Chemo/Bio provider certification preferred As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Responsibilities: * Uses appropriate evidence-based assessment, complex interviewing techniques and instruments related to ambulatory care nursing in collection pertinent patient, family, or population specific data * Develops and continuously updates an individualized plan for patients seeking care for health promotion, health malignance, or health-related situational problems * Prioritizes interventions and implements the plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, caregivers, and other health care professionals in a timely manner * Conducts a reevaluation and follow-up of care delivered based on the patient's needs, the patient's condition, or the patient's request * Incorporates the patient's families' and caregiver's ability to understand and participate in the plan of care * Uses ongoing reassessment data to revise the diagnoses, expected outcomes, and implementation of the plan as needed * Demonstrates patient advocacy as evidenced in response to patient care issues and collaboration with the health care team