Float RN-MidCities, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Float Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Bedford, Keller, and Grapevine, TX locations. This is a full-time Monday–Friday position (8:30am–5:00pm) 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 mission is 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.

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 that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan with a company match, a Wellness program, and other perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on select 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.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The RN must recognize the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate 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.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other 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 document the information 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, facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Acts 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.
• Oncology experience 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 extended periods.

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