Registered Nurse; RN - University GYN​/Oncology

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - University GYN/Oncology
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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Full-Time Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM | Knoxville, TN | UT Medical Center Cancer Institute

University Physicians' Association (UPA) is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our University GYN/Oncology team located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. If you thrive in a fast-paced oncology environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to connect with you.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support patients and families through every step of their cancer journey while working alongside an outstanding multidisciplinary team.

What You'll Do:

Patient Care & Clinical Support

* Provide telephone triage using strong critical-thinking skills and communicate findings and interventions to providers.

* Partner closely with advanced practice providers and physicians to address patient and family needs.

* Deliver patient education and ensure the clinic is adequately supplied and prepared.

Care Coordination

* Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and thoroughly.

* Support providers with referrals, orders, and overall coordination of care.

* Perform medication reconciliation, manage refills, and educate patients on oncology medications.

* Communicate with pharmacies and insurance companies, including completing prior authorizations.

* Maintain provider schedules and assist with patient flow.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Coordinate care with various departments within the Cancer Institute, including:

* Chemotherapy Infusion

* Nurse Navigators

* Radiation Oncology

* Palliative Care

* Surgical Oncology

* Clinical Trials

Additional Responsibilities

* Ensure HIPAA compliance in all handling of medical records.

* Review lab results with patients, complete genetic testing, assist with forms, and coordinate home health, hospice, oxygen setup, hospital admissions, and outpatient transfusions.

* Follow all policies, procedures, and safety standards.

* Participate in ongoing education and departmental quality-improvement initiatives.

Why You'll Love Working With Us!

UPA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* PTO, Paid Holidays, & Sick Leave

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

* 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

* Critical Illness Coverage

* Life, Accidental, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

* And more!

Requirements

* Current Tennessee RN license

* Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required

* Oncology experience preferred

* Current BLS certification