ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionUniversity Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) position for University Cancer Specialists, located within the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute Halls.
Candidates must be detail-oriented and able to work under deadlines in a rapidly growing, fast-paced oncology office.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, Sick Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD / LTD, Life Insurance, 401k with company match and immediate vesting, 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