Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse; RN - Conroe, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position will support the Conroe, Texas location. This position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, and no call. Conve­nitely located near I-45, SH 105, and Grand Parkway (SH 99), TxO - Conroe offers easy access for patients across Montgomery County. The center provides advanced treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials, all backed by a statewide network.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.

Why work for us? Come join our team that helps lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer 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 with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on select retailers.

Join a team that invests in your future. LTIP may be available for select roles to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

Under minimal supervision, the RN provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental and age-specific differences in the patient population. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing the patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy line and record information in the patient chart.
• Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient’s chart.
• Facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• Level I – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred.
• RN license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Entry level – 0-3 years nursing experience; oncology experience strongly preferred.

• Level II – Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience; oncology experience strongly preferred.

• Level Senior – In addition to Levels I and II: minimum five (5) years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred; oncology certification preferred.

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 possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

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.