Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Willowbrook - Houston, TX - Houston, Texas - Oncology

Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Willowbrook - Houston, TX - Houston, TexasOverview----Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process. --Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)--to join our team!----This position will support the Willowbrook location in Houston, Texas. The position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, and no call. 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 Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)--do?----Under minimal supervision,--the Registered Nurse--provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. 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 Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:--
        • Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred
        • Minimum of 5 years of RN experience, including at least one year in Oncology is strongly preferred.
        • Current RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
        • Current CPR certification required.Working Conditions:Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)--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 (Lifting, standing, etc.)--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.--Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.-- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Keywords: The US Oncology Network, Houston , Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Willowbrook - Houston, TX - Houston, Texas - Oncology, Healthcare , Houston, Texas