Oncology RN
Dallas, TX
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology (Days), Dallas, TX

Employment type: Temporary Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Days, 10 hours per day Work week: Wednesday to Tuesday Cancellation policy: The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 weeks. Local candidates: Candidates living locally are accepted.

Role Overview

The RN coordinates patient care using the facility's nursing professional practice model, focused on the oncology patient population. The RN follows the nursing process to assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses. The RN delegates care according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate and resource for patients and the healthcare team.
• Perform admission and discharge assessments, including cancer-related assessments across the continuum of care, from diagnosis through end of life.
• Administer medications safely, following the six rights, and maintain infection control practices.
• Educate patients, families, and significant others on cancer care, therapies, side effects, and prevention.
• Document accurately and in a timely manner.
• Precept and train newer nursing staff, serve as a Charge Nurse on rotation as needed, and serve as a role model and resource for oncology nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Minimum of 24 months of current oncology experience
• Oncology experience within the last year
• Active BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Certificate
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Chemotherapy infusion experience
• Experience with Epic