PRN Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Cedar Park, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse to join their team. This position will support the medical oncology and infusion departments at the Cedar Park and Marble Falls locations. This PRN role will support a clinic that is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays. They are looking for someone who can work 2-3 days per week. This position can be a level 1 or 2 based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help their patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
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, preferably at least one year in oncology/infusion.
IV Skills preferred.
OCN certification and/or oncology experience preferred.
3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
IV Skills preferred
OCN certification and/or oncology experience preferred
at least one year in oncology preferred

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.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.