Infusion Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: US Oncology, Inc.
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview 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 Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our
team! This position will support the San Antonio Medical Center
location (5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240). This is a
full-time Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p position with no weekends, call,
or major holidays. 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 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 Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate
and promote the continuity of care consistent with established
standards and practices. Assesses patient/family needs and provides
teaching and other instructional material. Prepares and administers
therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct
medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are
obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs,
consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and
consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and
symptom management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports
and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate
documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered
Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing
education, BSN preferred. Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of RN
experience. Willing to consider an entry, mid, or senior level
candidate. Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing
in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification. 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. 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.
The ideal candidate for the Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) will
have the following background and experience: Graduate from an
accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN
preferred. Minimum of 6 months - 1 year of RN experience. Willing
to consider an entry, mid, or senior level candidate. Current RN
state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 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. 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.
The essential duties and responsibilities Plan, implement,
coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent
with established standards and practices. Assesses patient/family
needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and
supervision of a physician. Administers all medications/blood
products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount,
route, time and technique. Assures pre-authorization and
appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of
therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by
assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment
plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage
modifications, problems and symptom management Performs
venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned
patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of
reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
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