Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Community Clinic-RedBird

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

367d • Remote

About The Position

The Oncology Community Clinic provider will practice mainly at the RedBird Regional Medical Center in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our mission and take pride in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative, learning environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday. No call or weekends.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in nursing, documentation of completion of accredited Advanced Practice Education Program, or Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by Texas State Board of Nursing or Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified by the American Heart Association or Red Cross based on the UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers.
• One year (1) of Infusion, Hematology, or Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees