RN Residency Program – February 2026 Cohort Simmons Cancer Center Ambulatory Outpatient Care
Location: Dallas, TX
Location Type: On-site
Location Type: On-site
Job Number: 250000M7
Category: Nursing
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Responsibilities
External Description
The RN Residency Program requires:
- BSN and minimum 3.0 GPA
- Texas RN license
- Active American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification
Application deadline is September 12, 2026.
The UT Southwestern February 2026 (Cohort 19) RN Residency Program is open to BSN graduates from the May 2025, August 2025, and December 2025 graduating classes, as well as experienced BSN RNs who will have less than 12 months RN experience at start of program (February 2026). Application instructions and requirements include:
- A completed online application
- Resume showing all work experience, involvement in professional organizations, and history of volunteerism
- Transcript (most recent–unofficial is acceptable) with 3.0 GPA or higher required
- *Internal candidates must apply as an internal candidate and are asked to upload a letter of recommendation from current manager
DO NOT submit your application until you have ALL the required documents. Upload one master file which will include all required documents. Applications received without the items listed above cannot be processed.
This Residency Application is specifically for the Simmons Cancer Center Outpatient Ambulatory Clinics.
The residency program begins February 9, 2026. Graduate Nurses are required to have their license posted on the board of nursing before close of business on February 1, 2026.
Job Description
RN Resident is classified as a Registered Nurse with less than 12 months of experience and new nurse graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree who have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited/state approved program. RN Resident is also classified as a Registered Nurse with an Associate’s Degree (ADN) with current UTSW experience. RN Resident’s will gain an extensive orientation in any care setting while they are transitioning into professional practice within the UT Southwestern Medical Center Nurse Residency Program.
Essential Functions
- Perform and accurately document physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments. All assessments take into consideration age specific criteria (children, adolescents, adults and older adults).
- Actively anticipate patients and/or patient’s family needs and expectations and utilizes these in conjunction with the assessment to develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient. Utilizes critical thinking skills in planning and prioritizing nursing care. Maintain and utilize competencies per unit expectation.
- Identifies and implements appropriate nursing interventions based on the completed assessment. Complete accurate and timely documentation of these interventions. Active coordinator of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Confer with all members of the health care team in a collaborative fashion, sharing information and observations of the patient and/or patient’s family in a manner that contributes to optimal patient care.
- Appropriately prioritizes nursing interventions based upon completed assessment. Promptly identifies changes in condition as evidenced by nursing assessment, labs, x-rays, etc. Report changes, takes follow-up action as appropriate.
- Evaluate implemented interventions and modifies care according to the evaluation. Documents interventions and modifications to the plan of care in an accurate and timely manner.
- Adhere to appropriate hospital and/or Department of Nursing policies, procedures, clinical pathways and nationally accepted standards of nursing practice while delivering nursing care to patients. Suggest practices to enhance Nursing care based on current literature and research.
- Provide appropriate and timely answers and/or education to patient’s and/or patient’s families. Complete accurate and timely documentation of all education provided. Obtain feedback/evaluation of understanding from patient/family, i.e., have we helped you? Patient/family verbalizes comfort with after discharge care. Demonstrate effective communication with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
- Welcome and orients patient/family to the unit. Encourage patient/family participation in care. Review plan of care with patient/family every shift. Explain special diets, tests, procedures and medications in easily understood and appropriate language. Make frequent rounds on patients, communicates when will return; patient infrequently needs to use call light.
- Assume accountability for all actions in the workplace. Report errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
- Respond to patients and/or patients family’s complaints in an appropriate and effective manner. Report complaints to the Clinical Nurse Manager or their designee in a timely manner. Utilize the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work related problems.
- Participate in performance improvement activities as directed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and 100% of mandatory educational sessions. Provide supervision of and direction to unlicensed support personnel and nurses new to the environment. Delegate duties appropriately and within legal parameters.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Candidates are new nurse graduates with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree who have graduated from an ACEN or CCNE accredited/state approved program or Associate’s degree (ADN) with current UTSW experience.
- Current Texas (or enhanced licensure compact (eNLC) license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Vice President for Human Resources Administration, or his/her designee.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.
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
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!
Nursing at UTSW
A Vision of Nursing Excellence
Explore the full range of clinical opportunities we offer to new and experienced nursing professionals.
At UT Southwestern, our 3,000+ nurses are known by their credo, “Excellence is our starting point … not our finish line.” Each day, our nurses deliver the outstanding patient care for which UTSW is known, while also contributing to innovative programs and important research that will benefit patients and create new opportunities for current and future nurses.
As a Magnet-designated institution, our nurses are at the forefront of their profession, dispensing care that is guided by four core values:
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Our nurses are committed to being national leaders among academic health centers and to continuous learning. It’s a journey of excellence at every step along the way.
Progressive, Inclusive Culture
Our nursing culture encompasses a progressive approach to shared governance that helps set the highest standards of nursing care. Here, at your pace, you can tap into our extensive educational and clinical resources as you develop and contribute to innovative programs in clinical practice, research, and education.
Everything starts with a focus on our patients and their families, providing them with personalized care, clinical excellence, and the utmost compassion.
This philosophy mirrors our collaborative team approach that’s fueled by trust, mutual respect, and a commitment to open communication among our physicians and nursing colleagues. We look for ways to leverage your strengths to create higher collective performance and achievements. These ideas help fuel the exceptional professional experience we offer to every member of our nursing team, which includes:
- A dynamic organizational culture driven by innovation and great care
- Exceptional benefits – including a generous pension program
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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Employee Testimonials
Heather DeGraffenreid
Heather DeGraffenreid
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
One of the reasons I stay at UT Southwestern is the teamwork and collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams. Each colleague has a voice and is heard out by all members of the team.
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Minnie Armstrong, MSN, RN
Assistant Nurse Manager
Assistant Nurse Manager
I truly love that UT Southwestern is a place where the nurse’s voice is heard. The people also make it a great place to work.
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Shari Ann Dino-Vu
Director of Nursing: Surgical Specialties
Director of Nursing: Surgical Specialties
I love the people! From upper leadership to EVS staff, everyone will help with anything you need. I love that we are a major teaching hospital. We are always at the forefront of innovation and research.
