Registered Nurse RN Oncology PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance and educational support

Job summary

The Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Oncology. This position emphasizes patient-centered care, requiring direct collaboration with healthcare teams to elevate patient outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and educating patients and families.

Qualified candidates must be RN licensed in Texas and have at least 6 months of oncology nursing experience, along with BCLS certification within 30 days of employment. A broad benefits package supports the wellbeing of staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Minimum 6 months experience in oncology nursing or a related specialty.
• BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each scheduled shift.
• Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic responses.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Oncology nursing experience

Compassionate patient care

Education

Registered Nurse diploma, bachelor’s degree, or associate degree

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse RN Oncology PRN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with license in the relevant state.
• Registered Nurse diploma, bachelor’s degree, or associate degree.
• No travel required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in oncology nursing (or related specialty).

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.