Company Description UT Medical is the region’s academic health system, committed to serving through healing, education, and discovery for the people of East Tennessee. Recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, UT Medical emphasizes integrity, excellence, and compassion in all aspects of care. Team members, including clinicians, educators, and researchers, collaborate closely to deliver community-rooted care informed by advanced research and evidence-based innovation. As an academic health system, UT Medical trains future caregivers while driving medical progress and expanding access to high-quality care. Guided by curiosity, collaboration, and stewardship, the organization is focused on building a healthier future that transforms lives, not just treats illness.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse position in University Surgical Oncology at UT Medical, located in Knoxville, TN. The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive care to patients, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and . Daily responsibilities include scheduling surgeries and radiology exams, handling outgoing/ incoming referrals, coordinating with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and preparing patients and families for procedures and post-operative recovery. The role involves patient and family education on treatment plans and instructions, while promoting safety and adherence to evidence-based protocols. The Registered Nurse will document care in the electronic health record, support quality and performance improvement initiatives, and contribute to a compassionate, team-oriented environment aligned with UT Medical’s academic and clinical mission.

Qualifications

• Strong Nursing and Medicine knowledge base, including assessment, clinical decision-making, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven Patient Care skills, including patient advocacy, education, and supportive care for individuals and families facing cancer and surgery.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Tennessee
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); oncology nursing certification or chemotherapy certification is a plus.
• Experience in surgical or oncology settings, ideally within an academic or teaching hospital environment.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced clinical settings.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and supporting UT Medical’s mission of healing, education, and discovery.