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.

Care Coordination

• 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.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Coordinate care with various departments within the Cancer Institute, including:

• Chemotherapy Infusion
• Nurse Navigators
• Radiation Oncology
• Palliative Care
• Surgical Oncology
• Clinical Trials

Additional Responsibilities

• 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