Oncology Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Doylestown, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join its oncology care team at the Bux-Mont Division Practice in Sellersville and Doylestown. The nurse provides patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment, working with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to support patients throughout their cancer care. The role includes assessment, treatment administration, patient and family education, psychosocial support, care coordination, clinical documentation, and support for daily clinic operations. The nurse may provide coverage at satellite offices and mentor less experienced nurses. The posting also includes additional responsibilities and qualifications for specialty-specific roles such as transplant, infusion, radiation oncology, and gynecological oncology nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing-education requirements.
At least one year of clinical nursing experience is stated in the overview; the detailed qualifications section states 3–5 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision, and hearing within normal range.
Ability to work in an oncology/hematology clinic environment with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other related conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.
Oncology certification preferred.
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card preferred for infusion nursing.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assess patients’ health status through interviews, medical-history review, physical examinations, and nursing assessments; record assessments and interventions.
Review and report relevant examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to providers.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching, instructional materials, and psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision, including medications and blood products, following correct dosage, route, timing, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before applicable therapies.
Assess patients and laboratory results, consult protocols or treatment plans, calculate doses, and consult physicians regarding dose modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments; apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Restock supplies and maintain equipment according to quality-control standards.
Follow OSHA guidelines for handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and potentially blood-borne-pathogen-infected materials; follow disinfection protocols.
Manage medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain efficient patient flow.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient calls and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; arrange services related to patient care and help patients locate community resources.
Assist with and collaborate on clinical research.
Act as a resource for LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants; mentor, precept, and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
For transplant nursing: manage symptoms, toxicities, and health abnormalities related to high-dose therapy, stem-cell rescue, and rehabilitation in collaboration with transplant physicians or supervisors; report data to transplant registries and appropriate bodies; incorporate assigned Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice; and assist with community education about stem-cell transplantation.
For infusion nursing: program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery; instruct patients or caregivers in home pump use; and demonstrate knowledge of pump operation, maintenance, cleaning, and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.