US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities
Part-time Infusion RN
US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Texas Oncology is looking for a Part‑time Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the South Austin location at 4101 James Casey St #100 Austin, Texas 78745. This role will work three 8‑hour days per week supporting a clinic with the hours of Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position can be a level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.
Step into a dynamic, fast‑paced outpatient environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen and showcase your nursing expertise while delivering exceptional patient care.
Why work for us? Come join our team and grow in your career with Texas Oncology! 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 for 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 Part‑time Infusion 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
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Qualifications 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.
0 – 3 years nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements):
3 – 5 years nursing experience.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):
Five years nursing experience.
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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Why work for us? Come join our team and grow in your career with Texas Oncology! 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 for 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 Part‑time Infusion 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
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Qualifications 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.
0 – 3 years nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements):
3 – 5 years nursing experience.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):
Five years nursing experience.
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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