Medical Oncology RN - Hematology

Trinity Health•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Medical Oncology RN works in a Medical Oncology Clinic and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The nurse uses assessment skills and clinical protocol guidelines to make decisions and provide safe, efficient care. The role involves assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating care plans in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an NLN- or AACN-accredited school of nursing.
Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or be enrolled in a BSN program at an accredited school of nursing; completion is required within four years of hire.
Hold valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure authorized in Michigan.
Hold an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card.
Hold a BLS Provider Card.
Have at least two years of nursing experience in an oncology care setting.
Demonstrate effective communication, compassion, critical thinking, prioritization, nursing-process skills, safe-care practices, resource utilization, time management, and appropriate delegation.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Nursing Certification.
Experience with EPIC electronic medical records.
Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments.
Provide telephone triage.
Adhere to infection prevention guidelines.
Provide individualized education to patients and caregivers.
Communicate with ordering providers and the care team.
Monitor patients for treatment complications.
Manage treatment side effects.
Handle medication refills and provide medication education.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Use two patient identifiers—name and date of birth—for all patient care.
Use policies, procedures, and clinical resources consistently.
Prioritize and reprioritize patient care, manage patient assignments, and delegate appropriate tasks while maintaining accountability.