RN - Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology Clinic - PRN - Paris, TX, United States - US Oncology, Inc

Description

Clinic RN

Texas Oncology is looking for a Full-time Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team This position will primarily support the Paris location with coverage for the Sulpher Springs site 1-2 days per week and PRN coverage for the Pittsburg location.

This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
This position can be a level 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.
We are a well-established Cancer Care organization within the Paris community. Great working hours and wonderful physicians and staff.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in 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.

Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs.

Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) do?

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations.

Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
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.
• 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.

The ideal candidate for the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:

Level 2:

• 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.
• 3-5 years nursing experience.

Level Sr (in addition to level 2 requirements):

• Five years nursing experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.