Texas Oncology is looking for a Full-time Infusion Safety Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Denton location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.
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 Infusion Safety 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
- Prepare patient charts four days in advance to ensure efficient workflow and patient management.
- Maintain accuracy and compliance by ensuring all documentation is complete and up-to-date for Cycle 1 Day 1 (C1D1) treatments.
- Conduct Cycle 1 Day 3 (C1D3) follow-up calls to monitor patient progress and address any inquiries or concerns.
- Secure and verify all insurance authorizations prior to scheduled infusion dates to prevent treatment delays.
- Provide coverage for lunch breaks for fellow Registered Nurses (RNs) and offer additional support as required.
- Respond promptly to patient reactions or emergencies, providing backup support to ensure patient safety.
- Oversee the infusion schedule to ensure adherence to the established template for optimal clinic operations.
- Coordinate and integrate any additional patient appointments into the daily schedule.
- Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain any missing treatment approvals.
- Assist in rescheduling patients in the event of shot clinic closures to maintain continuity of care.
- Follow up on outstanding charges to ensure accurate billing and financial accountability.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Infusion Safety Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:
Level 1:
- 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.
- 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.
Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements):
- 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):
- Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology 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.
