Medical Oncology Infusion RN - Cancer Center (74658)
About The Position
The Infusion Center/Medical Oncology nurse is an integral member of the healthcare team and collaborates with both internal and external staff to coordinate services, ensure quality care and provide continuity of care. The Oncology nurse is responsible for interdependently and independently assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care delivered to the oncology patient. The Oncology nurse will be responsible for administration of chemotherapy, implementing new methods of symptom treatment, answering patient phone calls and monitoring patient progress. During the treatment course and follow-up period, the Oncology Nurse will assess and provide appropriate nursing interventions for actual or potential problems that the patient and family may experience related to the disease process and treatment. This position involves direct patient care and encompasses patient and family teaching, symptom management, counseling, management of patient records, data entry and retrieval into and from the All Scripts EMR, participation in research and investigational drug administration, and having a clear understanding of chemotherapy side effects with combined radiation treatment, when applicable. The Oncology Nurse is an advocate for the patient and family. Effective communication skills are essential for this position, must be able to supervise patient care, secure cooperation from others, problem-solve, and exercise sound, safe initiative and judgement. Candidate will create a supportive environment by educating cancer patients regarding treatment options, procedures and particularities of the disease, which requires keeping up to date with self-education regarding new treatment methods. Oncology nurses must be prepared to work with patients who have been diagnosed with life-threatening conditions. The occupation requires emotional stability to assist patients and their families work through the treatment process and cope with death if treatment fails. Hours/Shifts Casual (less than 32 hours biweekly) with day shifts Monday-Friday
Requirements
- Graduate of a Registered Nursing program
- Current licensure in Minnesota
- Must obtain chemotherapy/biotherapy certification within the first eighteen months of working in the infusion center
- Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within 6 months
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required
- Must be able to attend the work site per schedule
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year current Oncology (Infusion Center/Medical Oncology) nursing experience strongly preferred
- OCN certification preferred and encouraged
Responsibilities
- Administration of chemotherapy
- Implementing new methods of symptom treatment
- Answering patient phone calls
- Monitoring patient progress
- Assess and provide appropriate nursing interventions for actual or potential problems that the patient and family may experience related to the disease process and treatment
- Patient and family teaching
- Symptom management
- Counseling
- Management of patient records
- Data entry and retrieval into and from the All Scripts EMR
- Participation in research and investigational drug administration
- Having a clear understanding of chemotherapy side effects with combined radiation treatment, when applicable
- Advocate for the patient and family
- Supervise patient care
- Secure cooperation from others
- Problem-solve
- Exercise sound, safe initiative and judgement
- Educating cancer patients regarding treatment options, procedures and particularities of the disease
Benefits
- Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services.
- For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
