Radiation Float RN-Amarillo, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at their Amarillo, Tx location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with 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. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate

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.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient care
Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.