Medical Oncology RN
About The Position
Texas Oncology is hiring a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Medical Oncology Department at its Round Rock, Texas location. Under general supervision, the RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role involves recognizing the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of patient care and participating in company-wide quality initiatives. The nurse also supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no weekends, call, or major holidays. The clinic environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic.
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; at least one year in oncology is preferred.
- 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.
- At least one year of oncology experience preferred.
- Oncology certification preferred for Level 2.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent 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.
- Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient’s chart.
- Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team as needed, and coordinate services related to patient care.
- Assist patients in locating available community resources.
- Collaborate with other professionals.
- Act as a resource to LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and 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
- Eligible roles may participate in a discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), typically vesting over three years and tied to individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
