Surgical Oncology Nurse Specialist

7 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Houston Methodist Full time
Job Summary

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Oncology Nurse Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

About the Role

In this role, you will work in our Surgical Oncology division within the Department of Surgery, supporting multiple surgeons. You will be responsible for providing direct patient care, conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, maintaining medical records, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and interprofessional healthcare teams. Your strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills will enable you to prioritize multiple tasks and role components, work autonomously, and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care teams, and patients and their families.

Essential Functions

* Provides direct patient care, conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records
* Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interprofessional healthcare teams
* Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish relationships with patients, families, and interprofessional healthcare teams
* Contributes to teamwork by awareness of patient flow, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance
* Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment
* Implements staff education specific to patient populations and department processes
* Coaches and mentors other staff and students
* May include preceptorship
* Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement
* Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document
* Conducts nursing assessments, assists with exams and treatment, and maintains medical records
* Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles
* Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources, coordinating with the interprofessional team to facilitate a holistic and goal-oriented approach to care across the continuum that meets the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
* Monitors and effectively manages the electronic health record for incoming and outgoing electronic communication that directly impacts patient care plans
* Follows the standards related to the nursing process, regulatory requirements, and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document
* Identifies areas of practice improvements with research-based evidence to achieve quality measures and patient safety outcomes, supported by accurate documentation and patient teaching
* Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient's condition, supported by accurate documentation
* Utilizes clinical judgment, using an evidence-based analytical approach
* Improves quality and safety scores through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team
* Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards
* Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection control standards
* Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility
* Prepares equipment and assists the provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
* Ensures exam rooms are stocked, neat, and orderly
* Cleans, sterilizes, and tests medical equipment
* Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks
* Provides input into department resource utilization, including capital and operational budget needs
* Contributes towards meeting department financial targets through optimizing efficiency and other areas according to department specifications
* Maintains storage of patient products in a neat and orderly fashion, works to maximize the effectiveness of the clinical spaces, and supports inventory management for clinical materials by maintaining accurate inventory through routine reconciliation
* Champions new care pathways or service line implementations to improve care to the community
* Identifies trends for improvement opportunities or practice changes and supports initiatives
* Researches the change and presents options to appropriate clinical leadership
* Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency, and improvement in patient care or department operations using evidence-based practice literature
* Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects and department activities
* Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
* Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis

Requirements

* Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
* One year of nursing experience in a healthcare environment
* RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR
* RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
* Other credentials and certifications as defined by department/service line

Salary Estimate

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Working Environment

Our hospital provides a state-of-the-art facility with advanced technology and a supportive work environment. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth among our employees.

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