PRN Oncology RN

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at the Round Rock location. This PRN position will work between 0-19 hours per week with regular hours of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

• 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.
• 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.
  • Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, labs, 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.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
  • Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
  • Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient s chart.
  • Assists patients in locating available community resources.

The ideal candidate for the PRN 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/infusion.
• 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.