Oncology Registered Nurse (PRN)

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the oncology patient. The RN provides a range of patient care, including inserting IV lines, responsible for drawing blood via peripheral site, port-a-caths, and PICC’s, administration of chemotherapy, administration of immunotherapy, therapeutic phlebotomy procedures, transfusion of blood products, administering oxygen when needed, monitoring vital signs and supportive care. RN will work within independent medication orders placed within EPIC as well as within oncology treatment and supportive plans. The RN needs to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within their field. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks, ensures quality control, and updates patient charts and infusion charges. Notifies physician of change in patient conditions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed and current registration as a professional nurse in the State of Illinois.
Current CPR certification.
Successful completion of a Basic Oncology Nursing and Cancer Chemotherapy Course within six months of hire.
Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills.
Great deal of walking, lifting, stooping, bending and pushing.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the oncology patient.
Provides a range of patient care, including inserting IV lines.
Responsible for drawing blood via peripheral site, port-a-caths, and PICC’s.
Administers chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Performs therapeutic phlebotomy procedures.
Transfuses blood products.
Administers oxygen when needed.
Monitors vital signs and provides supportive care.
Works within independent medication orders placed within EPIC and within oncology treatment and supportive plans.
Ensures quality control.
Updates patient charts and infusion charges.
Notifies physician of change in patient conditions.