RN Sr-Texas Breast Specialists-Southwest . Worth, Tx

Overview

This is a full-time Monday-Friday position with hours from 8:30am to 5pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team to support the Medical Oncology Department at the Ft Worth, TX location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

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

Why work for Texas Oncology? We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, PTO, a 401(k) with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance, and discounts on retailers. Some roles may be eligible for the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

• Under general supervision, provide professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations.
• Recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company-wide quality initiatives.
• Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
• Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests and documenting in the patient chart.
• Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Facilitate communication between patient/family and the interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Act as a resource to LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants.

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate.
• Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

The work environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic. 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 dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care