Radiation Oncology RN (Intermediate) — Clinical Expert

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse - Intermediate to provide direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse works with limited supervision and assists physicians during treatment and examinations, showing independence in equipment preparation.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, coordinating referrals and tests, triaging calls, and assisting with hospital admissions.

Qualifications

• Ability to function within the nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to support mission, vision and patient promise in interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical thinking to coordinate work within schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical provider and mid-level with patient exams and procedures.
• Coordinates chart preparation for clinic.
• Schedules referrals, tests and follow-ups per orders.
• Processes prescriptions and refills.
• Obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Triages patient calls and collaborates with call center.
• Assists with hospital admissions when required.
• Follows up on tests and labs and reports results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR/BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse - Intermediate to provide direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse works with limited supervision and assists physicians during treatment and examinations, showing independence in equipment preparation.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, coordinating referrals and tests, triaging calls, and assisting with hospital admissions.