Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Days

Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) RN Coordinator of Hematology today with Methodist Hospital.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) RN Coordinator of Hematology. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a RN Coordinator, Hematology who functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and oversees and directs the care of the blood cancer patient and post-transplant patients requiring ongoing maintenance therapy. They function as an advocate and educator for patients from point of entry, diagnosis and treatment, through survivorship. Primary function is to establish a relationship with patients, family/caregivers, and physicians, and facilitate effective communication. They are responsible for coordinating the plan of care including appointments, patient and family/caregiver education, provision and/or enablement of support services, and follow-up. Serves as a liaison between the patient and family, primary care physician, internal and external care providers, specialists, referring providers, supportive care members e.g. social workers, hospital staff, and the wider healthcare community. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of resources to achieve efficient, high quality outcomes (e.g. Oncology Alert Program) for each blood cancer patient. We want you to apply now!

What You Will Do In Your Role:

• Assess patients’ medical, social, psychosocial, and other care needs
• Provides appropriate teaching and education to patients and families/caregivers. The goal of this education is to ensure the patient feels empowered to manage his or her own health.
• Streamline appointments and paperwork by helping patients with scheduling appointments and preparation.
• Initiate referrals to hospital and community resources to connect patients with resources and support systems.
• Conduct follow-up conversations, as needed, with patients and communicate concerns, changes, or social needs in patient health to appropriate physician or other care providers.
• Attend patient care planning conference and other meetings, as necessary.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of 3 years working in oncology setting. 

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas or Active Multi-State RN Compact License, or GN Permit for RN’s being hired into RN I position.
• (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date.)
• BLS Certification required
• Preferred: OCN

Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.

As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Coordinator of Hematology opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.