Details
Posted: 18-Jun-22
Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 6eaf6c85-f3ab-4211-8977-c200594283d9
Overview:
Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process.Texas Oncology is looking for an
RN Transplant Coordinator to join our team!
This position will support the Medical City Dallas location
. This is a full-time Monday-Friday position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer. Today,
Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. 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 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 RN Transplant Coordinator do? Under general supervision, the RN Transplant Coordinator, Coordinates the transplant department and provides comprehensive nursing care to patients and families during all phases of the transplant program. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities: - Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the transplant physician.
- Provides psychosocial support to patients and families throughout therapy and rehabilitation.
- As necessary, facilitates communication among patient/family, physician and interdisciplinary team through facilitation of regular case conferences.
- Facilitates or schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures and future appointments required for admission to the program and throughout the transplant process.
- Provides expert care for the transplant patient at all phases of the process consistent with established standards and utilization of the nursing process.
- Provides patient, family, community, and professional education to those interested in the process of transplantation.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the RN Transplant Coordinator will have the following background and experience: - Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or MSN preferred.
- RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Minimum three years actively practicing as a registered nurse, including at least two years oncology experience.
- Willing to consider a mid or senior level candidate.
- Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplant preferred.
Texas Oncology is part of the US Oncology Network and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.