The MCC Clinical Registered Nurse—Intermediate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and aiding physicians during patient treatment and examination. The nurse works under the limited supervision of the department leadership.
Provides ongoing assessments of the impact of life-limiting chronic illness on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs Assess for caregiver burnout, and provide community resources when appropriate. Assist patients and their families with care plans and end-of-life decisions. Educate and advise families about patients’ conditions. Amenable to obtaining or maintaining certification in Hospice and Palliative nursing once eligible. Collaborates with the providers to recommend policies, procedures and standards for the palliative care ambulatory program.
Responsibilities
Assists assigned medical provider and mid-level in the clinical setting including but not limited to: the physical examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implements treatment plan and the administration of medications and injections as needed.
Ensures the clinic flow runs smoothly and provides supervision of the assigned Medical Assistant.
Works closely with the assigned medical assistant to ensure all chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic.
Works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly per medical provider/mid-level orders.
Calls-in prescriptions and refills for patients.
Obtains prior authorization as needed on medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures.
Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members.
Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed.
Follows-up on diagnostic tests and labs, and ensures they are reported to the medical provider.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.
Demonstrates analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
Required certifications must remain current and valid.
Preferred experience:
specialized skillset and knowledge related to palliative care, at least 2 years of palliative care or hospice experience preferred.
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