Clinic RN- Northeast San Antonio, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Northeast, San Antonio, TX location. This is a full-time Monday–Friday position (8:30am–5pm) with no weekends, call or major holidays.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make the best care accessible to all communities. Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Join a team that leads 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, generous PTO, a 401(k) with company match, Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, and discounts on certain retailers.

Texas Oncology recognizes the long-term impact of our people and is committed to rewarding performance and potential. Select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

LTIP is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to continued employment through the award payment date and 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. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres 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 patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and instructional material.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record in the patient chart.
• Facilitate and schedule 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.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Act as a resource to LPN/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 practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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 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 extended periods.

Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.