Oncology Nurse Clinician - League City Radiation Oncology
Company: UTMB Health
Location: League City
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Minimum Qualifications: - Education: Associate
degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing -
Experience: Two (2) years of Clinical RN experience, prior
experience in oncology - Active RN license or valid temporary
permit to practice professional nursing in Texas, permanent license
must be obtained within 90 days. - Active Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification. Job Summary: The Oncology Nurse Clinician delivers
proficient patient care to adult cancer patients in various
settings, including outpatient clinics and infusion centers where
chemotherapy is administered. The Oncology Nurse Clinician will use
the nursing process to competently perform patient assessments,
formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and
implementing interventions, and evaluating patient care outcomes.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for
assessment and therapeutic management of patient and family needs.
Proficient in managing unexpected or emergency situations that are
commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a
resource for LVNs and Medical Assistants. Can manage commonly seen
contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Job Duties:
- Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including physical
examinations, psychosocial evaluations, and medication history. -
Provides consultation and coordination throughout the diagnosis,
treatment, and follow-up. Communicates with patients to schedule
procedure, provide preparation instructions, and follows up with
referring physicians on procedure status. - Facilitate dose
modification by assessing the patient, assessing labs, consulting
protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting
physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom
management. - Administers all medications/blood products using the
correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and
technique. - Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other
complex IV medications, adhering to strict safety protocols and
sterile techniques. - Monitors patients for adverse reactions to
treatment and implements appropriate interventions. - Educates
patients and their families on the management of the disease
process and the actions and side effects of medication or
treatment. - Assists patients in finding support through available
community resources. - Provide direction and support to vocational
nurses and medical assistants. - May triage patient phone calls and
document relevant information in the patient’s medical chart. -
Maintain a safe working environment at all times. - Demonstrates
professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned
role and involvement in professional organizations. Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule: Monday
through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. Equal
Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal
opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran
status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by
federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by
law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action
to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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