MCC Infusion RN - Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The MCC Infusion Registered Nurse - Intermediate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and assisting physicians during patient treatment and examinations, and works under the limited supervision of department leadership. The role supports medical providers and mid-level providers in the clinical setting, coordinates patient care and follow-up, and participates as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The nurse is expected to communicate effectively, think analytically, support the organization’s mission and patient promise, and maintain required certifications. The position may serve as a preceptor and mentor; preceptor premium pay is available upon completion of preceptor education and leader approval.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preceptor education and leader approval qualify the employee for preceptor premium pay.

Responsibilities

Assist assigned medical providers and mid-level providers 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 orders from medical providers or mid-level providers.
Call in prescriptions and refills for patients.
Obtain prior authorizations 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 results and ensure they are reported to the medical provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor by fostering a teaching environment, when applicable.