About the Role
Texas Oncology is seeking a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Radiation department at the South Austin location. This full-time, Monday-Friday position offers a supportive work environment with no weekends or major holidays. The role can be filled at a Level 1, 2, or Sr based on the candidate's experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care, promoting continuity.
- Assess patient health status through interviews regarding current status and medical history.
- Identify patient and family needs, providing education and instructional materials.
- Offer psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
- Triage patient phone calls and document relevant information.
- Coordinate services and facilitate communication between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Assist patients in finding community resources.
- Act as a resource for LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
- RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- 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.
Skills
- Professional nursing care
- Recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care
- Company-wide quality initiatives
- US Oncology Compliance Program adherence
- Code of Ethics and Business Standards adherence
Location
- South Austin
Work Type
- Full-time
- No weekends
- No major holidays
Experience Level
- Level 1: 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.
- Level 2: 3-5 years nursing experience.
- Level Sr: Five years nursing experience.
Education Level
- BSN preferred
- Oncology certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Discounts on retailers
About the Company
- Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
- Pioneered community-based cancer care to make high-quality cancer care accessible.
- Uses leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care.
- Treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.
- Invests in employees' future through performance and potential recognition.
- Select roles may be eligible for the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.
