Registered Nurse Oncology - Denton, TX - Oncology

Company: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Location: Denton
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Oncology - Denton, TXAre you looking for a rewarding career and a--tight-knit nursing team?--We're looking for qualified--Registered Nurse--like you to join our Texas Health family. Position Highlights Work location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N I-35 Tx, 76201

• Work environment:-- - Oncology/ Medical Surgical ---The Registered Nurse will be working in a 15-bed unit. The RN will be caring for Oncology and Medical Surgical Overflow and will assume care of assigned patients (typically 4-5 patients) - assessment, medication administration, admit/ transfer/discharge, and chemo administration. Most of the patients have a cancer diagnosis and there is a lot of emotional support for the patients and their family members from new diagnosis to end-of-life. The RN should have previous work experience in oncology and has a passion for caring for people with cancer. If no prior oncology experience, a strong background in Medical Surgical is preferred. --
  • Work hours:----Full Time - Nights--- 36 hr work week -- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. Hospital services include heart and vascular care, women's services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, emergency medicine, and a weight loss surgery program. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 1,000 employees and more than 325 physicians on its medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Located 45 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 40 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Denton is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. -- EducationAssociate's Degree Nursing ReqBachelor's Degree Nursing PrefExperience1 Year Experience as a clinical nurse or completion of an RN residency program ReqLicenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req AndBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req AndSkills A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsExtreme Heat 1-33%Extreme Cold 1-33%Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%Extreme Noise 1-33%Working Outdoors 1-33%Working Indoors 67% or moreMechanical Hazards 1-33%Electrical Hazards 1-33%Explosive Hazards 1-33%Fume/Odor Hazards 67% or moreDust/Mites Hazards 1-33%Chemical Hazards 34-66%Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%Radiation Hazards 1-33%Wet Hazards 1-33%Heights 1-33%Other Conditions 1-33%OSHATasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.Physical DemandsMedium Work

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