Nurse

Job Title: Oncology Nurse Job Description
This role provides comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced oncology clinic, focusing on patient assessment, treatment coordination, and compassionate care. You will work closely with providers to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient status, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering exceptional customer service to patients and families.
Responsibilities

• Measure and record patient vital signs, including height, weight, allergies, and medication changes to support accurate clinical assessment.
• Gather detailed patient histories and document findings in the electronic medical record or electronic health record system.
• Interpret laboratory results and communicate relevant information to providers to support clinical decision-making.
• Obtain blood specimens using phlebotomy skills while following proper safety and quality procedures.
• Support providers in creating individualized care plans, coordinating services, implementing interventions, and evaluating patient outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation for all assigned patient care activities and encounters.
• Answer phone calls related to referrals and provide timely, courteous information and assistance.
• Schedule patient tests, procedures, and hospital admissions as ordered by providers.
• Schedule follow-up appointments to review test results and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform general administrative duties, including typing, filing, faxing, and reception tasks to support clinic operations.
• Room patients efficiently, ensuring they are prepared for examinations, infusions, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy treatments.
• Provide oncology nursing care with a strong focus on patient safety, comfort, and education.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, and colleagues in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Collaborate with the care team as a reliable team player, contributing to a positive and supportive clinic culture.
• Apply critical thinking and medical terminology knowledge to prioritize tasks and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse with an active Texas State Board of Nursing license.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting.
• At least 2+ years of oncology nursing experience, including exposure to chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
• Proficiency in obtaining blood specimens and performing phlebotomy safely and accurately.
• Experience working in a fast-paced health care environment, preferably oncology or infusion.
• Strong understanding of oncology nursing practices and patient care in cancer treatment settings.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and integrate findings into patient care.
• Competence in using electronic medical record and electronic health record systems for documentation.
• Excellent administrative skills, including typing, filing, faxing, and managing reception duties.
• Demonstrated customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in clinical and administrative tasks.
• Ability to think critically, make sound judgments, and prioritize in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Positive attitude and commitment to being a collaborative team player.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an oncology clinic or infusion center is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working with chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments and related patient education.
• Strong organizational skills to manage scheduling of tests, procedures, hospital admissions, and follow-up appointments.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and work independently while also collaborating effectively with the care team.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology relevant to oncology and general health care.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and empathy in emotionally challenging situations.
• Commitment to contributing to a positive clinic culture through teamwork and engagement.

Work Environment
This position is based in a fast-paced oncology clinic environment that focuses on collaborative, patient-centered care. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or until the last patient is seen, with no weekend shifts. You will work closely with providers, nurses, and administrative staff, using electronic medical record and electronic health record systems to manage documentation and patient information. The clinic emphasizes a strong, supportive culture with team-building activities, holiday celebrations, and an open-door policy that encourages communication and feedback. When on direct employment, team members have access to benefits such as paid time off accrual per pay period, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and multiple health insurance options. The environment values professionalism, teamwork, and a positive attitude while delivering high-quality oncology care.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pearland, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pearland, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pearland,TX.
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