Charge Registered Nurse - Siena

The US Oncology Network•Henderson, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is seeking a full-time Charge Registered Nurse at their Siena clinic in Henderson, Nevada. CCCN has been providing patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years, offering the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. They support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, integrating the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join them.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology, preferred.
One year of supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
Leadership Skills/ Effective Communication.
Oncology certification preferred.
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
One year in oncology, preferred
One year of supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred
Oncology certification preferred
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in overseeing the clinical operations for nursing clinical support activities as directed by the manager of nursing services
Assists in providing staff training and in-service instruction
Assists in determining staffing requirements and maintaining effective nursing staff coverage for the practice within budgetary guidelines
Participates in the interviewing and recruiting of nursing personnel
Assists with the review and revision of clinical policies and procedures
Assists in verifying correct coding and charge capture
Assists in annual performance evaluations of nursing and clinical staff.
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintains work environment
Restocks the supply area as needed.
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Maintains all disinfection protocols.
Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient care
Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Assists physician with exams and procedures.
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Inter professional collaboration
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Other duties as assigned.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.