Registered Nurse (RN) - University GYN/Oncology at University Physicians' Association – Knoxville, Tennessee
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About This Position
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.
- 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.
Coordinate care with various departments within the Cancer Institute, including:
- Chemotherapy Infusion
- Nurse Navigators
- Radiation Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Surgical Oncology
- Clinical Trials
- 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!
- Current Tennessee RN license
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- Oncology experience preferred
- Current BLS certification