Infusion RN Sr-Ft Worth, Tx

Texas Oncology; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401k with company match

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Medical Oncology Department. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, with no weekends, on-call, or major holidays.

The RN will deliver professional nursing care, administer therapies and medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs in alignment with US Oncology standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Experience in infusion nursing or oncology preferred.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy and IV therapy protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate and promote continuity of care.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide education.
• Administer therapies and medications under physician supervision.
• Ensure proper consent and pre-authorization when applicable.
• Monitor labs and adjust doses per protocol with physician input.
• Access ports and manage central line devices.

Skills

Venipuncture

Central line care

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our Ft Worth, Tx location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday hours (8:30am-5pm) position with no weekends, call or major holidays.
It 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. 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?

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.

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. That’s why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

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. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. 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. 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

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• 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.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• 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
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.