Job Description

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.


If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.



Job Summary

Competent Clinician, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Contributing member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for licensed and unlicensed clinic staff. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on his/her clinical unit.



Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

Adheres to the Mission, Vision, and Values of UT Health East Texas.
Performs technical procedures/skills in the specialty area of oncology which includes the administration of medications and treatments specific to cancer care primarily.
Flexibility and willingness to cover other clinics as needed.
Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
Responsible for acquiring working knowledge of and maintaining ongoing understanding of required practices, procedures and processes to meet and exceed regulatory compliance standards.
Provide education specific to the oncology patient to include side effects of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and the management of those side effects
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program.
RN with clinical experience in area of Oncology preferred.
RN with experience in clinic setting preferred.


Required Licenses/Certifications

Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
Must possess and maintain current CPR Healthcare Provider.
OCN certification preferred upon hire or within 24 months of hire date.
12 oncology related continuing education units per year are required if certification is not obtained within the 24 months.
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certificate of added qualification preferred at hire or within 90 days of hire.


Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Bilingual a plus.
EMR experience.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.


About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: Why Work for UT Tyler?



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.



Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.