About the Role
Texas Oncology is offering a full-time Nurse Residency position for recent Registered Nursing graduates, beginning January 2027 in the Austin/San Antonio regional area. This 10-week program includes didactic and clinical components, with the initial two weeks in Dallas (expenses covered) and the remaining eight weeks in the Austin/San Antonio region. Upon completion, residents may transfer to other regions based on availability.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care, promoting continuity.
- Administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
- Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including scheduling consultations, tests, procedures, and appointments.
- Triage patient phone calls and document relevant information.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams, acting as a resource for LPN/LVNs and Medical Assistants.
- Participate in professional development and continuing education to stay current in oncology nursing.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing within three years prior to January 11, 2027.
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac and Life Support) certification required upon hire.
- Registered Nurse (RN) State license with the Texas State Board of Nursing required by the end of the residency program.
- Experience and knowledge of medication use in cancer treatment is preferred.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
- Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
- Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Skills
- Professional nursing care
- Oncology nursing
Location
- Austin/San Antonio regional area
- Dallas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Residency program
Experience Level
- Recent graduate
Education Level
- BSN preferred
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Coverage
- Long-term Disability Coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with Company Match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts for retailers
About the Company
- Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 280+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
- Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make high-quality cancer care accessible.
- Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care.
- We help patients achieve 'More breakthroughs. More victories.' in their fight against cancer.
- Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.
