Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

We can’t do it without YOU!
Do you want your experience, skills, and education to make a meaningful and lasting difference in patients and their families? At Tennessee Cancer Specialists, it is the privilege of our employees to walk with our patients and their families as they move along the journey of fighting cancer. Whether you are working directly with patients in one of our clinics or in a support role, you are an essential part of our mission to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care. Our 300+ employees make up the teams at our 17 different East Tennessee locations.
As a Registered Nurse, you will administer, monitor, and document chemotherapy and other infusion treatments for our patients according to treatment plans ordered by our oncology and hematology providers.

Requirements

• Professional nursing degree
• Tennessee State Nursing licensure
• Current BLS certification upon hire
• At least one year of prior nursing experience
• Experience performing venipuncture and accessing ports to administer treatment to patients
• Familiarity with HIPAA, OSHA, and other safety guidelines
• Manual dexterity, proper hand-eye coordination, a full range of motion to assist with lifting patients, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 40 pounds or less

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree
• Chemo-Immuno certification
• OCN certification

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and document chemotherapy and other infusion treatments for our patients according to treatment plans ordered by our oncology and hematology providers.
• Provide education on treatment to patients.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Provide excellent customer service to meet patient needs and make them feel comfortable.
• Serve as a resource for patients and other clinical team members with in-depth knowledge of infection treatments.
• Navigate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and other safety guidelines.
• Communicate respectfully and promptly with team members.
• Assist with additional tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees