MCC Infusion RN - Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The MCC Infusion Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence in preparing equipment and assisting physicians during patient treatment and examination, and works under the limited supervision of department leadership. The role supports providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team, coordinates patient care and follow-up, and may serve as a preceptor and mentor after completing preceptor education and receiving leader approval.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Three years of professional nursing experience.
Active Texas nursing license.
Active CPR/BLS certification; required certifications must remain current and valid.
Ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Ability to support the organization's mission, vision, and patient promise in all interactions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical thinking and the ability to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Ability to participate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist assigned medical providers and mid-level practitioners in the clinical setting, including patient examinations, complex medical testing and interpretation of results, consultation with physicians, implementation of treatment plans, and administration of medications and injections as needed.
Coordinate with the assigned medical assistant to ensure chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic.
Coordinate with the assigned scheduler to arrange referrals, follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and other items ordered by medical providers or mid-level practitioners.
Call in prescriptions and refills for patients.
Obtain prior authorization for medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures as needed.
Triage patient calls and work closely with call center team members.
Assist with and arrange hospital admissions as needed.
Follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory work and ensure results are reported to the medical provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor by fostering a teaching environment, subject to completion of preceptor education and leader approval.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance, offered free for employees.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, each with $50,000 of coverage at no cost to employees.
Three dental insurance plan options.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days), based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (six weeks), subject to eligibility requirements.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.