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Ambulatory Infusion RN - Aston Infusion Clinic

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
May 23, 2025
Ambulatory Infusion RN - Aston Infusion Clinic Ideal candidate will have a history of starting IV's/accessing ports. Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:30pm WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY This position works under general supervision of physician, Advanced Practice Provider and/or nursing supervisor to provide nursing services in care and treatment of patients receiving infusions for complex diagnoses. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: 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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program. Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification through a course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and Successful completion of Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONS/ONCC) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate within 60 days of hire within 60 Days Preferred Experience 1 year of clinical nursing experience. JOB DUTIES Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care or providers orders. Utilizing the nursing process assesses signs, symptoms and behavior of patients, implements needed interventions within scope of practice, and records assessment, interventions and the patients' response in the medical record. Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by providers. Administers biotherapy and chemotherapy products in the infusion area. Demonstrates knowledge of different vascular access devices and peripheral IV management. Maintains a safe and secure environment to meet patient needs. Completes billing of all nursing procedures including any infusion therapy. Provides patient education procedural instructions, general health information, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact and documents patient's response in medical record. Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for research and/or medical treatment. Triages patient phone or Mychart inquiries according to physician and/or departmental protocols and documents such actions in patients' electronic medical record (EMR). Precepts new staff to the clinic processes related to operations and clinical practice within the new staff member's scope of practice. Consistently assists all new staff in the clinic in order to assure their success. Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation. Works with the multidisciplinary care team to facilitate patient quality of care. Participates in evaluating nursing needs of patients; assesses problems affecting patients; recommends policy and/or procedural change s according to nursing expertise. Facilitates patient-physician communication and assists the patient through the treatment process. Recognizes when new patient education materials or techniques are required and assists leadership to provide those materials to the patients. Provides patient counseling based on specialized and/or advanced knowledge gained through education and experience. Attends multidisciplinary team meetings for disease processes updates. Participates in the recommendation of policy and/or procedural changes according to nursing expertise. Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of equipment. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: 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 Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!