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Registered Nurse (RN) - University GYN/Oncology

Company University Physicians' Association
LocationKnoxville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 26, 2026
About The Company
Knoxville, Tennessee University Physicians' Association, Inc. (UPA) is a physician-owned company created to serve business and physician practice management needs, offering solutions for over 28 years. UPA's expertise and versatility enable our partners to focus on care delivery. UPA employs over 1,000 clinical and non-clinical team members that drive collaboration toward healthy balanced growth.
About the Role

Description

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!

Requirements

  • Current Tennessee RN license
  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
  • Oncology experience preferred
  • Current BLS certification
Key Skills
Telephone TriageCritical ThinkingPatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordMedication ReconciliationPrior AuthorizationsHIPAA ComplianceGenetic TestingCoordination of CarePatient FlowBLS Certification
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Benefits
Paid time offPaid holidaysSick leaveMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disability401(k) with company matchCritical illness coverageLife insuranceAccidental insuranceHospital indemnity insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, including telephone triage, patient education, and clinical support, while partnering closely with advanced practice providers and physicians. Responsibilities also involve comprehensive care coordination, managing medication refills, handling prior authorizations, and collaborating across various oncology departments.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
200
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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