Medical Oncology Nurse

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • $82,775 - $137,824

About The Position

Under general supervision and in consultation with the responsible Radiation Oncologist, is responsible for coordinating, managing and communicating the plan of treatment to patients and their families. Specifically, the nurse assists in communications with patients, triages patients and patient issues, performs symptom management and teaches patients regarding their disease process and treatment. In addition, the nurse collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team and utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost effective changes to clinical practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse—State of Maryland
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider
• At least 3-5 years of diversified, progressive oncology nursing experience in acute care and/or outpatient settings within the cancer care continuum.
• Ability to assess, triage and document medical information pertinent to the oncology patient
• Skill in oral and written communication to address patient/family and staff concerns.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving using available resources in innovative ways.
• Interpersonal relationship skills in order to communicate effectively with the oncology care team.
• Computer and personal productivity skills to enable effective use of e-mail, the Internet, and word processing packages.

Nice To Haves

• OCN Preferred
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card or Certificate Preferred

Responsibilities

• coordinating, managing and communicating the plan of treatment to patients and their families
• assists in communications with patients
• triages patients and patient issues
• performs symptom management
• teaches patients regarding their disease process and treatment
• collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team
• utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost effective changes to clinical practice

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level