Registered Nurse (RN) - Cellular Transplant (University Cancer Specialists) at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Telephone Triage, Critical Thinking, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Record, Medication Reconciliation, Communication, Coordination of Care, Lab Work Review, Genetic Testing, Home Health Coordination, Safety Standards, Quality Improvement, Oncology Medications, Patient Compliance, Referrals Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) position for Transplant & Cellular Therapy, located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a rapidly growing, fast-paced oncology office. Job Type: Full-Time (Monday-Friday 7:30AM- 5PM) Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs telephone triage for providers, using critical thinking skills to make decisions, communicating all pertinent information and interventions to the provider. Works alongside mid-level and physician, as a team, addressing all patient/family needs and providing education. Ensures clinic has available resources and supplies. Documents all elements of care in the patient’s electronic medical record. Assists the providers with referrals, orders, and other coordination of care. Performs medication reconciliation, refill management, patient compliance, and education for all oncology related medications. Communication with pharmacies and insurance companies for patient medications, including prior authorizations. Maintaining provider clinic schedules. Coordinate patient care with other departments in Cancer Institute including: chemotherapy infusion, nurse navigators, radiation oncology, palliative care, surgical oncology, and clinical trials. Handling of medical records in compliance with HIPAA standards. Perform other miscellaneous tasks including: reviewing lab work with patient, performing genetic testing, completing patient work forms, setting up home oxygen, and coordinating home health/hospice, hospital admissions and outpatient transfusions. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Participates in departmental meetings with goals of quality improvement. Full benefit package available, including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, and more! Requirements Current RN Tennessee state license with the State Board of Nursing At least one year of experience; Oncology experience preferred Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will perform telephone triage, assist providers with referrals and medication management, and coordinate patient care across various departments. They will also document care in electronic medical records and ensure compliance with safety standards.