Radiation RN Sr.- Texas Center for Proton Therapy Irving

The US Oncology Network•Irving, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy in Irving, TX, specifically within the Radiation department. This is a full-time position with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekend, call, or major holiday work required. The specific level of the position (RN I, II, or Sr.) will be determined by the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible. They utilize advanced technology and research to deliver evidence-based care, aiming for "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their patients' fight against cancer. The organization treats a significant portion of Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Entry level - 0-3 years nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred (for RN I).
Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred (for RN II).
Minimum five (5) years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred (for Senior RN).
Oncology certification preferred (for Senior RN).

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Oncology experience strongly preferred.
Oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assesses health status by interviewing 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.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.