RN Sr-Dallas, Tx

Texas Oncology/Texas Breast Specialists is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Charlton and Dallas locations. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30a-5p position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position will be either 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?

At Texas Breast Specialists Methodist, our treatment services extend beyond cancer, our providers also specialize in the treatment of benign breast disease. We are a tight-knit team dedicated to delivering a compassionate and welcoming environment for our patients, while simultaneously providing tailored and comprehensive care. As a cohesive unit, we collaborate and uplift one another to successfully achieve our objectives.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients 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 Registered Nurse (RN) do? (Including but not limited to)

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians' schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and Discuss Surgical Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care plans.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality and timely care by guiding them through every step of their treatment process
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested'
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.
• May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.
• Collaborates and acts as resource to Medical Assistants
• Provides nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.

***Oncology experience preferred***

*** Surgical experience beneficial***

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

Education/Training

• 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.

• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Business Experience

• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred*

• Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)

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 (Lifting, standing, etc.)

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.

(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

* Specialty Specific Responsibilities

Transplant RN

• Position Summary: Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.

• Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction): Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/ supervisor.

• Key Responsibilities (Facilitates clinical operations and patient care):Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.

• Minimum Job Qualifications: In the bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant setting

Infusion RN

• Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction):

• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.

• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.