Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the thoracic and general surgical oncology teams. This is a remote/hybrid full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager: T exas Oncology Surgical Specialists (TOSS) is a truly special place to work—where compassion, collaboration, and purpose come together every day. Our team is deeply committed to patient-centered care, and that commitment is matched by a culture of respect, safety, and support. Whether it's rallying around a colleague in times of need or celebrating milestones together, the TOSS team consistently shows up for one another with heart and unity. Anyone joining our team can look forward to working in an environment that values their voice and contributions. We take pride in building strong relationships and supporting each other, our providers and our patient’s through every step of the journey.

Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists is a specialty surgical division within Texas Oncology/The US Oncology Network that is committed to providing leading-edge surgical treatments for many diseases and disorders. In Austin and the surrounding areas we offer Surgical Oncology and Thoracic Surgery care.We provide the full spectrum of comprehensive surgical care, from testing, diagnosis, and surgery to ongoing care and treatment of conditions. Our mission is to provide high quality, patient-focused care as cost effectively as possible. Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists is committed to giving each of our patients and their families our time, attention and the highest-quality surgical care.

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 Registered Nurse do?

Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.
• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Inter professional collaboration
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Registered Nurse 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 as an oncology RN.
• Experience with Thoracic surgery preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.
  
  

Level 2 (in Addition To Level 1 Requirements)

• 3-5 years nursing experience, preferably at least one as an oncology RN.
  
  

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):

• Five years nursing experience, preferably at least one as an oncology RN.
  
  

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.