RN - Clinic Oncology - Oncology

Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

RN - Clinic OncologyOverview Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process. Texas Oncology is looking for 2 Clinic Registered Nurse's (RN's) to join our team! This full-time position will support and report to the Round Rock location at 2410 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." -- in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? Texas Oncology Round Rock is a busy and well-established cancer center located just north of Austin, Texas, in a beautiful and fast-growing area with excellent school districts and a vibrant, multicultural community. We provide a warm and caring environment for our patients and take pride in providing excellent, comprehensive and personalized care. We are planning a building expansion this year, with modern and spacious work areas. We presently offer medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, oncology pharmacy, palliative care/pain management, laboratory services, oncology certified nursing and social worker support on-site, with one-stop multidisciplinary management for most patients. We welcome experienced oncology certified nurses and offer mentoring in oncology to RNs interested in gaining expertise in the field. Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does the Clinic Registered Nurse do? Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Opportunities with Texas Oncology: Educational development Leadership roles Teaching Career advancement Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities: Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses patient health status. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. Promote wellness and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. Assists physician with exams and procedures. Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter professional collaboration Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Clinic Registered Nurse position will have the following background and experience: Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. Minimum of 0-2 years of RN experience. Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate. Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The ideal candidate for the Clinic Registered Nurse position will have the following background and experience: Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. Minimum of 0-2 years of RN experience. Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate. Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The essential duties and responsibilities: Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses patient health status. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. Promote wellness and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. Assists physician with exams and procedures. Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter professional collaboration Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice. Other duties as assigned.

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