Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - 32 hours/week (M-F)

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

41d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is a leading health care system that is proud of the culture of excellence, compassion, and collaboration that extends to our patients and their families. We are committed to attracting talented, ambitious individuals who share our values and strive to provide exceptional patient care and customer service. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Oncology team at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care. If you have a passion for service excellence, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure (or ability to obtain in a timely manner) is required

Nice To Haves

Prior Oncology RN experience, preferred
Chemotherapy certification, preferred
Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Evaluates the needs of the patient and/or family and provides support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Collaborates, as needed, across disciplines to coordinate appropriate patient services.
Effectively delegates to ancillary personnel.
May precept nursing students or new hires.
Executes the plan of care for the oncology patient, including medication administration and symptom management.
Communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments
Perform lab-related duties, including blood draws, port access, and IV initiation
Triage patient needs and prioritize care accordingly
Work closely with the oncology care team to ensure safe and effective treatment delivery