Infusion RN I-Dallas, Tx

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Infusion Department at our Dallas, TX location. This is a full-time Monday - Friday (hours 8:30am-5pm) position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. What does the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) do? Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material. Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management. Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices. Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Qualifications 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. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, generous PTO program, 401k plan with company match, Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program and discounts on favorite retailers. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) The LTIP is an incentive program typically vesting over a three-year period, tied to individual performance and operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary, based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth, and are reviewed during the annual compensation review. Participation requires continued employment through the award payment date. Working Conditions The work environment may involve 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 for individuals with disabilities. Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Oncology Inc.