Clinical Nurse

Piedmont Cancer Institute•Fayetteville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive, person-centered nursing care to patients with hematology and oncology conditions. The role includes patient assessment, triage, treatment, and education in accordance with Piedmont Cancer Institute (PCI) policies, standards of practice, prescribed workflows, and applicable state and federal law. The nurse collaborates with clinical and support staff to provide safe, effective, quality care, and may be assigned to the Infusion Suite or Triage Department. Some travel between areas and locations is required, but is described as very intermittent. The Clinical Nurse supports patients and care partners through clinical care, education, communication, referrals, and psychosocial and emotional support. The position also includes care coordination, documentation, collaboration with physicians and advanced practitioners, participation in research training and assigned clinical-trial tasks, and support for colleagues and new employees. The role is based in an in-person outpatient clinic setting and has access to protected health information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI) as needed to perform assigned duties.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse theory and practice sufficient to implement and evaluate patient care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work in a changing, multiple-demand setting, prioritize a large volume of work, and complete work efficiently.
Good computer skills and knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Ability to travel intermittently as required.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Registered Nurse experience; preferred but not required.
ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider course certification.
Proficiency in central line care and venipuncture.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Infusion Suite and Triage Department as assigned by Nurse Team Leaders and Clinical Managers.
Conduct patient interviews and nursing assessments, develop and implement plans of care, and evaluate care outcomes; interviews and assessments may be in person or by telephone.
Perform venipuncture, manage vascular access devices, and perform therapeutic phlebotomy.
Recognize abnormal or concerning laboratory values and communicate appropriately with physicians or other healthcare providers.
Independently verify chemotherapy and immunotherapy orders and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other ordered medications by oral, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
Document patient interventions in available software in real time, including medication administration, procedures, education, referrals, and patient or agent conversations.
Follow protocols for safe handling of biohazardous materials and hazardous drugs.
Assist physicians or advanced practitioners with examinations and procedures.
Under direct physician supervision, administer agents for conscious sedation and monitor sedated patients in accordance with PCI policy.
Respond to emergencies in PCI offices according to PCI policies.
Respond to information requests from patients, care partners, and third-party agents and organizations.
Educate patients and care partners about plans of care, including medications, procedures, and referrals.
Monitor prescription requests; consult physicians and advanced practitioners regarding approval or denial; communicate decisions to patients and pharmacies.
Provide psychosocial and emotional support to patients and care partners and use interdisciplinary team members and family care partners appropriately in planning care.
Coordinate referrals to support services and serve as a liaison to third-party outpatient service departments and organizations to coordinate procedures, medication delivery, and other care.
Provide clinical information to the Revenue Cycle Management Department as requested for claims and authorizations.
Participate in prescribed research training and perform tasks assigned for clinical trials.
Communicate effectively with patients, care partners, healthcare team members, and third-party agents or organizations.
Serve as a resource to colleagues, precept new employees as directed by nursing leadership, and serve as a relief team leader when directed.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment; manage time, delegate appropriately, and use resources responsibly with a focus on cost containment.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate proficiency in HIPAA concepts.
Attend required organizational and clinical department classes and trainings and take responsibility for professional development and growth.
Perform related work as directed by the organization's management team.
Travel to other areas and locations as needs require; travel is described as very intermittent.