MCC Clinical RN - Intermediate; Medical Oncology MCC

MCC Clinical RN - Intermediate (Medical Oncology MCC)

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The MCC Clinical Registered Nurse (Intermediate) provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and aiding physicians during patient treatment and examination. The nurse works under the limited supervision of the department leadership.

• Assists assigned medical provider and mid-level in the clinical setting including but not limited to the physical examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implementing treatment plans, and administering medications and injections as needed.
• Works closely with the assigned medical assistant to ensure all chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic.
• Works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly per medical provider/mid-level orders.
• Calls in prescriptions and refills for patients.
• Obtains prior authorization as needed for medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures.
• Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
• Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests and labs, and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
• Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Required certifications must remain current and valid.

• RN Registered Nurse State Licensure Required.
• BLS Basic Life Support Required.

Required Skills:

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Higher Education