Registered Nurse (RN) - University GYN/Oncology at University Physicians' Association

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

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, Prior Authorizations, HIPAA Compliance, Genetic Testing, Coordination of Care, Patient Flow, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Full-Time Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM | Knoxville, TN | UT Medical Center Cancer Institute University Physicians' Association (UPA) is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our University GYN/Oncology team located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. If you thrive in a fast-paced oncology environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we’d love to connect with you. This is a meaningful opportunity to support patients and families through every step of their cancer journey while working alongside an outstanding multidisciplinary team. What You’ll Do: Patient Care & Clinical Support Provide telephone triage using strong critical-thinking skills and communicate findings and interventions to providers. Partner closely with advanced practice providers and physicians to address patient and family needs. Deliver patient education and ensure the clinic is adequately supplied and prepared. Care Coordination Document all care in the electronic medical record accurately and thoroughly. Support providers with referrals, orders, and overall coordination of care. Perform medication reconciliation, manage refills, and educate patients on oncology medications. Communicate with pharmacies and insurance companies, including completing prior authorizations. Maintain provider schedules and assist with patient flow. Cross-Department Collaboration Coordinate care with various departments within the Cancer Institute, including: Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse Navigators Radiation Oncology Palliative Care Surgical Oncology Clinical Trials Additional Responsibilities Ensure HIPAA compliance in all handling of medical records. Review lab results with patients, complete genetic testing, assist with forms, and coordinate home health, hospice, oxygen setup, hospital admissions, and outpatient transfusions. Follow all policies, procedures, and safety standards. Participate in ongoing education and departmental quality-improvement initiatives. Why You’ll Love Working With Us! UPA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: PTO, Paid Holidays, & Sick Leave Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Critical Illness Coverage Life, Accidental, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance And more! Requirements Current Tennessee RN license Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required Oncology experience preferred Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, including telephone triage, patient education, and clinical support, while partnering closely with advanced practice providers and physicians. Responsibilities also involve comprehensive care coordination, managing medication refills, handling prior authorizations, and collaborating across various oncology departments.