Clinic Float RN

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This is a full-time Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The position can be at level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience. The clinic location is Central Austin (6204 Balcones, Austin, Texas 78731).

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 mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care and to help patients achieve, more breakthroughs and more victories in their fight against cancer.

Join a team that helps lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, a generous PTO program, a 401k with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and retailer discounts.

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth. Awards are reviewed during the annual compensation review and are subject to continued employment through the award payment date, governed by the LTIP terms.

Under general supervision, the RN provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The RN recognizes physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. The RN supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
  • Assesses health status by interviewing the patient regarding current status and medical history.
  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
  • Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care
  • Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
  • 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.
  • Assists patients in locating available community resources.
• Interprofessional collaboration
  • Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Level 1
  • Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
  • RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.
• Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)
  • 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)
  • Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.

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.

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.