Job Description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for an Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at the Memorial City location in Houston, Texas. This position can be a Level I, II, or Senior based on candidate experience.

Memorial City pulses with energy, offering a dynamic mix of upscale shopping, fine dining, and family?friendly entertainment. From the bustling Memorial City Mall and lively CityCentre to the serene trails of Memorial Park, this district blends urban excitement with natural beauty. At the heart of healthcare excellence, TxO - Houston Memorial City provides advanced cancer care, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and precision medicine, all in a compassionate, patient?centered environment. With top?tier physicians and cutting?edge treatments, patients receive world?class care close to home. Whether youre here to explore, unwind, or heal, Memorial City is a place where life is lived fully. TxO - Houston Memorial City - Houstons team prides itself on high?quality, individualized, patient?centered care for each patient we serve.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 300+ 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?

Come join our team that is responsible for leading 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 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.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long?term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. Thats why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long?Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long?Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

LTIP typically vests over a three?year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) do?

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participate in company?wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
  
  
  • Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
  
  
  
• 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.
  • Assures pre?authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
  • Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
  • Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central line catheter devices.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
  • Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
  
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

Education/Training

Level I

• 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.
• Entry level - 0-3 years nursing experience, oncology experience strongly preferred.

Level II

• In addition to level I:
  • 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.
  
  
  
  
  

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.

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