Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Tomball, Tx

The US Oncology Network Tomball, TX 77375, US

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Tomball, Texas location. This position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, and no call.

Tomball, Texas, is a thriving and compassionate community just 30 miles northwest of Houston, where small-town charm meets world-class healthcare. Anchored by a comprehensive cancer care provider—and home to the TxO – Tomball Cancer Center, the city offers patients access to advanced treatments close to home. Texas Oncology’s presence in Tomball ensures that residents facing cancer can receive cutting-edge care, including chemotherapy, radiation, and diagnostic services, all within a supportive and familiar environment. Tomball ISD is one of the region’s top-performing school districts, and the area continues to grow with thoughtfully planned neighborhoods and easy access to The Woodlands, Cypress, and Houston via Highway 249 and the Grand Parkway. At Texas Oncology, we are proud to be part of this resilient and growing community, delivering hope and healing with a commitment to collaboration and compassionate care. TxO - Tomball's management team values an approach of teamwork and collaboration to serve our patients and community.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has 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 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.

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. That’s 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)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that 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 Registered Nurse (RN) do?

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse 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):

Oncology Clinic RN:
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.

Facilitates clinical operations and patient care

Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
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.

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

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:

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.

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