Radiation RN Sr.- Dallas Sammons

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community oncology provider as a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) in a full-time role that focuses on delivering high-quality care to cancer patients. This innovative firm is dedicated to making advanced cancer treatments accessible, and you'll play a vital role in supporting patients through their journey. With a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many. If you're passionate about nursing and oncology, this is the perfect place to grow your career.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.
• Must have RN state license and current registration.
• 0-3 years nursing experience, oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient care consistent with standards.
• Assess health status and provide psychosocial support.
• Manage patient medication refill requests and referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Oncology Knowledge

Communication Skills

BLS Certification

Education

BSN Preferred

RN State License

Continuing Education

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for aClinic Registered Nurse (RN)to join our team!This position will supportthe Dallas Sammons location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday hours 8:30am-5pmposition 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. 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 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.

What does the Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) do?

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. 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 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.

• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care

• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.

• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.

• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.

• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.

• Assist patients in locating available community resources.

• Inter professional collaboration

• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Clinic 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.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• 0-3 years nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred

Level Sr

• Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred
• Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.