Senior Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Care

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! Typical hours are Monday - Friday (hours 8:30am-5pm) position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
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 and grow in your career with Texas Oncology! 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.
At Texas Oncology , we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology . LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.
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. 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 patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management
Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:
Education/Training
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.
Entry level - 0-3 years nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred
Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred

Minimum five (5) years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred
Oncology certification preferred

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.