Infusion Oncology RN - Round Rock, Texas - Oncology
Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Infusion Oncology RN - Round Rock, TexasOverview----Texas
Oncology is looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join
our team!-- This position will support Infusion Department at our
2410 Round Rock Avenue #150--location. This is a full-time Monday -
Friday (hours 8:30am-5pm) position 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?------Come join our team and
grow in your career with Texas Oncology! 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 Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) do?------Under minimal
supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing
care for patients adhering to national and company standards and
guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of
physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific
differences in the patient population including late adolescence,
adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic
management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US
Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and
Business Standards.-- Responsibilities The essential duties and
responsibilities:--Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and
promote the continuity of care consistent with established
standards and practices.--Assesses patient/family needs and
provides teaching and other instructional material.------Prepares
and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a
physician.--Administers all medications/blood products using
correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and
technique.--Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms
are obtained prior to administration of therapies where
applicable.------Facilitates dose modification by assessing
patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan,
calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage
modifications, problems and symptom management--Performs
venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices.--Maintains accurate documentation of assigned
patient care and treatments provided.--Applies knowledge of
reimbursement procedures and charge capture.-- Qualifications The
ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) will have
the following background and experience:------Graduate from an
accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN
preferred.--Minimum 0-3 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.----
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