Clinic RN

The US Oncology Network • Waco, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team, supporting the Waco and Waco Horizon locations. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to make the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing patients to fight cancer at home with the support of family and friends nearby. They use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients, adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The RN must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. The role supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 0-3 years nursing experience (for Level 1)
• 3-5 years nursing experience (for Level 2)
• Five years nursing experience (for Level Sr)

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• At least one year in oncology (for Level 1, 2, Sr)

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.
• Inter professional collaboration
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan that comes with a company match
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on some of your favorite retailers
• Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level