RN Infusion-Medical Center, San Antonio, Tx

The US Oncology Network•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. This position will support the Infusion Department at their Medical Center in San Antonio, Tx location. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with hours from 8:30a-5:00p. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. They are committed to making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. 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. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. The Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. They demonstrate knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
Minimum 0-3 years of RN experience.
Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate.
Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
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.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
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.
Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.