Head Nurse - Oncology jobs in San Antonio, TX
Head Nurse - Oncology directs nursing service activities for assigned oncology patients. Delegates responsibilities to oncology staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of oncology patient clinical records, and writes reports on oncology staff performance and services rendered. Being a Head Nurse - Oncology maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Additionally, Head Nurse - Oncology requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Oncology manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Oncology typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Infusion Nurse
- NEXT Oncology
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
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Position Description: The Research Infusion Nurse must be knowledgeable of standard oncology care practices. The Research Infusion Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to nursing standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:- Current BLS/ACLS. ACLS preferred
- Current Texas Registered Nursing License
- OCN preferred
- IV and venous access device management skills
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:Oncology Care Practices- Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
- Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
- Assists physician with exams and procedures.
- Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow
- Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
- Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
- Documents all elements of care.
- Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid level provider.
- Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
- Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
- Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
- Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
- Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
- Confirms informed consent is documented prior to performing any study specific tasks.
- Identifies patients who require increased nursing assessment and management in addition to the clinical trial requirements and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety.
- Provides patient education regarding required study procedures.
- Educates and evaluates patients adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents, diaries, and return of such agents.
- Collaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers
- Ensures appropriate communication between research and clinical staff related to patient-specific care needs. This may include telephone contact.
- Ensures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol.
- Administers investigational compounds and/or chemotherapy/biotherapy to patients according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
- Performs study required procedures such as routine lab collection, study specific sample collection, vital signs, and ECGs, according to the protocol defined timeline.
- Records all study procedures performed including, but not limited to vital signs, ECGs, blood draws, infusions, and infusion reactions. This may include collecting and documenting current medication lists.
Oncology Clinical Trial PracticesPhysical DemandsThe 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
SupervisionThe Research Infusion Nurse reports to the VP of Clinical Operations - 11 Days Ago
Infusion Nurse - STX
- NEXT Oncology
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
- Position Description: The Research Infusion Nurse must be knowledgeable of standard oncology care practices. The Research Infusion Nurse advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to...
- 11 Days Ago
Oncology Account Manager (Texas)
- AVEO Oncology
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
- JOB TITLE: Oncology Account Manager (OAM) Texas covering San Antonio, Corpus Cristi to the Valley, south of the boarder. DEPARTMENT: Sales REPORTS TO: Regional Business Director DATE PREPARED: March 1...
- 4 Days Ago
Physical Therapist - Oncology Rehabilitation
- Oncology Rehab
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San Antonio, TX
FULL_TIME
- Rehabilitation Therapist (Physical Therapist) – Oncology Rehabilitation Oncology Rehab has several clinics across Colorado and Texas and is looking for one or more full time Physical Therapists to tre...
- 24 Days Ago
Registered Nurse Oncology
- METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITAL
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New, TX
PART_TIME
- DescriptionIntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at...
- 10 Days Ago
Registered Nurse Oncology
- METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITAL
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Cibolo, TX
PART_TIME
- DescriptionIntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at...
- 10 Days Ago
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Team Lead Nurse - Maternal Case Management
- University Health System- San Antonio
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San Antonio, TX
- POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to functioning as a Clinical Coordinator, the team lead provides direction...
- 6/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
New Grad Registered Nurse
- Hiring Now!
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Methodist Hospital Texsan, you come...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
New Grad Registered Nurse
- Hiring Now!
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you? At Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, yo...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse Lead - IMC Telemetry
- Christus Health
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Summary: Oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN, Registered Nurse Lead - Pedi Cardiology
- Christus Health
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Summary: Oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
PRN Nurse LVN
- Soba Recovery Center
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San Antonio, TX
- Job Description Job Description Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: 1-year experience with a valid license with their a...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Supervisor
- Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC
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San Antonio, TX
- Do you have a passion for helping medically fragile children grow and flourish to their full potential? Do you enjoy tra...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse Lead - Other ANC Wound Care
- Christus Health
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Summary: Oversees and coordinates day-to-day activities of nursing personnel in patient care units, provides...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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San Antonio (/ˌsæn ænˈtoʊnioʊ/; from Spanish, "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, and the second-most populous city in both Texas and the Southern United States, with more than 1.5 million residents. Founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost in 1718, the city became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The area was still part of the Spanish Empire, and later of the Mexican Republic. Today it is the state's oldest municipality.
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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Oncology jobs
$97,905 to $141,953
San Antonio, Texas area prices
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What does a Head Nurse - Oncology do?
Head Nurse - Oncology in New Brunswick, NJ
The head and neck oncology nurse navigator (ONN) is a unique and critical position to help patients, their families, and their caregivers as they face their diagnosis and undergo treatment.
December 27, 2019
Head Nurse - Oncology in Greensboro, NC
In this critical role, you will ensure an exceptional continuity of care for our DHK Infusion Center patients, with a focus on our Head & Neck patient.
December 19, 2019
Head Nurse - Oncology in Clearwater, FL
Take your career in Oncology to the next level, as you assume responsibility for coordinating and tracking patients' progress. Maintain regulatory compliance and collaborate with the Nursing team to implements all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
February 20, 2020