Registered Nurse (RN) - University Surgical Oncology

University Physicians' Association; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package including PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Knoxville is searching for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Surgical Oncology department. The role involves patient assessments, documenting electronic health records, and assisting in surgical procedures. Candidates should have an RN License and previous medical experience is preferred. Benefits include a comprehensive health package, PTO, and 401k plan. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN License.
• Prior medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete patient assessment in a clinic setting.
• Document data and assessments in patient electronic records.
• Assist providers in consultations and follow-up care.
• Manage medication reconciliation and patient compliance.
• Schedule surgeries and communicate instructions to patients.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Patient management

Surgery scheduling

Education

RN License

Job description

Job Description

University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) position for University Surgical Oncology, located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a very fast-paced office.

Applicants must be familiar with scheduling surgeries, giving instructions, writing orders, and making the patients their top priority. This position will work closely with physicians to provide a seamless patient experience.

Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Full benefit package available, including PTO, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and more!

Responsibilities

• Provide complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures in clinic setting. Gathers and assesses objective and subjective data from the patient.
• Documents data and assessments in the patient electronic record
• Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Medication reconciliation, management, patient compliance, inventory, education.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgments based on the presenting data, and a timely response based on the expected patient outcome and standards of care as well as unit/organizational policies.
• Surgery knowledge including scheduling, communicating surgery instructions and treatment plans to patient. The position will include rotation of triage nurse call for urgent medical issues
• Maintain current CPR for Health Care Providers.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance

Requirements

• RN License
• Prior medical experience preferred