Oncology RN

Oncology RN (PRN)

This is a PRN Registered Nurse position on the Oncology unit at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital in Houston, TX. You're an experienced clinician, working at what we'd call a competent to proficient level. The role is about providing professional nursing care to a diverse group of patients, some with pretty complex needs.

You'll handle assessments, help with exams and treatments, do patient education, and maintain records. A big part of the job is communicating and collaborating with physicians and the whole interprofessional team to coordinate quality care and hit treatment goals. You need to be clinically solid when providing care, using tech, giving meds, doing procedures, and managing emergencies. Acting as a patient and family advocate is non negotiable.

There's also a leadership piece here. We expect you to step up into roles with progressive responsibility. That could mean participating in or leading unit initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor for students or new hires, and maybe even contributing to service line or hospital wide projects alongside management.

What You Need

• You must be a graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required licenses below.
• Two years of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• The required licenses and certifications are: RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure (or Compact Licensure; if establishing Texas residency you must get a permanent Texas license within 60 days), BLS from the American Heart Association, and Chemotherapy certification (FCIA or ONS CICC, or ONS CICR, or ONS FCBA). Current incumbents have 6 months to get chemo certified if they don't already have it.
• A Magnet recognized certification from the ANCC is preferred but not mandatory.

The Day to Day Stuff

Your work falls into a few key areas. For people functions: use therapeutic communication like active listening to build relationships with patients and families. Collaborate with the care team on plans. Be aware of unit acuity and help out your teammates. Foster healthy work relationships. Give and receive guidance to improve outcomes. You might implement staff education or coach other staff and students; preceptorship could be part of it.

For service functions: follow our patient centered care standards. Conduct those nursing assessments, assist with treatments, maintain records. Practice in a way that respects cultural diversity. Develop and update plans of care with patients and families using the nursing process; prioritize based on their needs and preferences. Advocate for them.

Skills & Abilities

• The skills necessary to safely do this job are determined through ongoing assessments.
• You need enough proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential job functions that impact safety.
• Effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co workers in a customer service focused way using positive language principles.
• Strong assessment skills are key; so are organizational and problem solving skills because you'll prioritize multiple tasks all day long.
• The ability to function independently within the Nurse Practice Act while using critical thinking is crucial.
• Good time management helps everything run smoother.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook products is expected.

The Details & How To Apply

The position is classified as Non exempt under FLSA status.