Treatment RN_Oncology Infusion Center

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

Why Join Us?

The START Center is growing! We are pioneering premier Cancer Care for our patients with leading doctors, advanced diagnostics and cutting-edge therapies. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and yearly bonus opportunities. The growth of our organization and our innovative environment to treat and care for patients that have cancer make us a great match for anyone looking to begin or further their career at a company with a mission that truly impacts lives.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care and assessment. Coordinates care with physicians, other providers, and ancillary staff.

TYPE OF SUPERVISION PERFORMED

Direct supervision of treatment and triage support staff.

DUTIES AND 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.

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.

LIST ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR SKILLS

• Ability to communicate well with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Good phlebotomy, venous access, organizational and time management skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge is also necessary.

Our wage compensation is not subject to public disclosure at this time, but you can elect to share your salary expectations.

The START Center is open weekdays only and we have nine paid holidays as just one of our many benefits.