Oncology Treatment RN: Chemotherapy & Care Coordination

Astera Cancer Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The START Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care and conduct oncology assessments. You will coordinate care with physicians, other providers, and ancillary staff to ensure comprehensive treatment delivery.

Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and related therapies, documenting care, mentoring support staff, and educating patients and families about disease management and treatment side effects.

Qualifications

• Current RN license issued by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Preferred 1–3 years of oncology or acute care experience with chemotherapy certification.
• Good phlebotomy, venous access, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications in compliance with physicians' orders.
• Conducts nursing assessments and evaluates the physical and emotional status of patients and coordinates appropriate care and follow-up.
• Ensures patient and family understand the management of the disease process and the actions and side effects of chemotherapy medications received.
• Supervises and mentors nursing treatment support staff as assigned.
• Ensures the proper documentation of care delivered to include completion of fee tickets that assure accurate billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Venous access

Time management

Organization

Education

RN license (TX)

Job description

The START Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care and conduct oncology assessments. You will coordinate care with physicians, other providers, and ancillary staff to ensure comprehensive treatment delivery.

Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and related therapies, documenting care, mentoring support staff, and educating patients and families about disease management and treatment side effects.