Oncology Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Oncology Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Oncology Registered Nurse where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The head and neck oncologic registered nurse provides professional nursing care for patients with benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region following established standards and practices across multiple disciplines. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the head and neck cancer patient.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
A minimum of two years RN experience required.
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients
Greeting patients and preparing them for physician's examination.
Providing general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.
Perioperative screening patients for need of additional preoperative anesthesia clearance and cardiac clearance, cessation of anticoagulation.
Instructing patients in collection of samples and tests.
Assists with collaborative research development and endeavors.
Arranging for patient testing and admissions requesting outside scans and pushing into viewable system; i.e. Powershare, PACS, additional imaging modalities .
Checking rooms daily for necessary supplies.
Assist with patient procedures including but not limited to : patient procedural consent forms, laryngoscopic procedures, biopsies, complex wound care, wound debridement, blood draws, etc.
Responding to and triaging incoming telephone calls and patient advice requests.
Assists with and manages DME supplies and home health order requests, dynamic medical leave requests, insurance requests, and authorization requests by the patient and their families for extensive illness, cancer care policies, and death policies.
Collaborating patient care across the multi-disciplinary clinic and community referral base for the complex oncologic patient
Appropriately delegate and coordinate day-to-day tasks as related to patient care with the clinic staff, including front office staff and medical assistants.
Instructing patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Develops and provides patient and staff education with regards to head and neck cancer inpatient and outpatient management to improve outcomes.
Maintaining and reviewing patients' records and other pertinent information
Posting tests and examination results.
Maintaining patient confidentiality.
Administering medications in accordance with physician orders.
Maintaining current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.
Utilizing universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids.
Projecting a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning.
Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.