RN Sr-Ft Worth, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team in Ft Worth, Tx. This is a full-time position with Monday-Friday hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with a mission to make the best available cancer care accessible to all communities. They use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care. The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients, adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The role requires recognizing the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participating in company-wide quality initiatives. The nurse will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

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.

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.