Float Registered Nurse-Amarillo, Tx

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinic Float Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Amarillo, TX location. This is a full-time Monday‑Friday position (8:00am‑5pm) with no weekends, call or major holidays. About Texas Oncology 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 and more victories in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? 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 401(k) plan with company match, a Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyles, and many other perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on selected retailers. Join a Team That Invests in Your Future At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long‑term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. Some roles may be eligible to participate in the Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. What is the Long‑Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)? LTIP is an incentive program that typically vests over a three‑year period and is tied to individual performance and operational success. Awards are discretionary and based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to continued employment through the payment date and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document. What does the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) do? Under general supervision, the RN provides professional nursing care for patients, adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The RN must recognize the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company‑wide quality initiatives. The RN supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assess health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history. Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material. Provide psychosocial support to patients and families. Facilitate clinical operations and patient care. Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart. Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart. As necessary, facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Engage in inter‑professional collaboration. Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program; BSN preferred. Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience. Willing to consider entry, mid, or senior level candidate. Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. #J-18808-Ljbffr