Clinic RN

The US Oncology Network•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Texas Oncology is hiring a full-time Clinic Registered Nurse to support the Medical Oncology department at its Wichita Falls locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no weekends, on-call work, or major holidays. The position may be hired at Level 1, Level 2, or Senior, depending on the candidate’s experience. Under general supervision, the RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The RN recognizes the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of patient care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. The position also supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Texas Oncology describes its clinic as supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge, professional growth, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes initiative, works independently with minimal supervision, learns new systems quickly, adapts to change, and asks questions when needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Level 1: 0–3 years of nursing experience.
Level 2: 3–5 years of nursing experience, in addition to Level 1 requirements.
Senior level: Five years of nursing experience, in addition to Level 1 and Level 2 requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Level 1: Preferably at least one year of oncology experience.
Level 2: At least one year of oncology experience preferred.
Senior level: At least one year of oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Assess patients’ health status by interviewing them about their current status and medical history.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
Manage medication refill requests received through 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.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team, and coordinate services related to patient care as needed.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Collaborate interprofessionally.
Act as a resource to LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program with rewards for practicing a healthy lifestyle
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Retailer discounts
Possible eligibility for the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), subject to position, performance, potential, continued employment, and the plan’s terms and conditions