Oncology RN- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit- Full Time/ PRN
About The Position
This position involves assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned oncology clinical area. The role includes coordinating operations such as managing protocol and non-protocol chemotherapy regimens, calculating dosages, administering intravenous chemotherapy, patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing patient admissions for adult cancer patients. The Oncology RN will also counsel patients and family members on treatment, medication management, and condition status, serving as a liaison between various healthcare professionals and departments. Additionally, the role supports physicians and investigators in collecting data for research and clinical trials, and assesses and educates patients based on their psychological and physiological needs.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as RN for at least one (1) year
- Valid RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of RN experience in Oncology
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- BSN
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the oncologist provides direct patient care, initial and ongoing assessment, patient education, management of chemotherapy effects, medicine reconciliation, and coordination of care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.
- Assesses and documents an evaluation of each patient's physical, social and emotional status as part of the outpatient admissions process to the cancer center protocols.
- Makes appropriate referrals for social work and financial assistance counselors for patient and families undergoing oncology treatment.
- Monitors the patient response before and after the procedure and makes technical and medication changes as appropriate.
- Reviews physician orders, determines general physical & mental condition of patient through observations or review and ensures that all daily operations of oncology adhere to oncology protocol.
- Maintains up to date knowledge of each chemotherapy protocol used in the cancer institute and participates in the weekly tumor conference and reviews IRB protocols approved prior to administering any chemotherapy.
- Monitors and maintains associated equipment.
- Assists in maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
- Formulates and monitors a treatment plan for each patient to include the educational needs of patient.
- Administers chemotherapy drugs in accordance with physician orders, protocol and non-protocol guide lines for lab values, and the status of the patient's physical and mental condition.
- Maintains an effective channel of communications and informs other team members of any unusual occurrences.
- Facilitates an open line of communication with health team members and other staff to ensure optimum team performance.
- Instruct patient though all phases of treatment per physician'/oncologist order.
- Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital, or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
- Maintains quality assurance checklist completion, and monitors all nursing checklists.
- Responsible for IMPAC scheduling, nursing assessments, clinical notes, and billing responsibilities.
- Responsible for inventory management and TJC compliance duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
