PRN Oncology RN

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at the Round Rock location. This PRN position will work between 0-19 hours per week with regular hours of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience. Responsibilities 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. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. 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. Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, labs, 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. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care. Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient\'s chart. Assists patients in locating available community resources. Qualifications The ideal candidate for the PRN Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience: Level 1: 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. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology/infusion. Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements): 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred. Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements): Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr