Oncology RN Clinic

St. Anthony Hospital•Gig Harbor, WA

1d•$47 - $88

About The Position

The Oncology Clinic RN provides professional, compassionate care to adult oncology and hematology patients. The nurse uses judgment and critical-thinking skills to make patient-care decisions within the scope of practice, integrating standards, resources, and data to address patient needs, including when a physician or provider is unavailable. The role involves ongoing communication with physicians, patients and families, community agencies, patient-care staff, and management to provide education, direct care, and delegate appropriate tasks. The nurse is accountable for the quality of care and applies clinical knowledge and skills in adult oncology and hematology. The role includes administering, overseeing, and documenting medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy, including chemotherapy. The nurse applies knowledge of current cancer treatment modalities, follows department and hospital policies and regulatory requirements, communicates effectively and sensitively across cultures, demonstrates skills appropriate to the patient populations served, and pursues professional growth while meeting mandatory deadlines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Diploma of Nursing, required upon hire.
Registered Nurse license in Washington, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing, upon hire.
Oncology experience, upon hire.
Oncology Certified Nurse credential, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and compassionate care to adult oncology and hematology patients.
Use clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills to make patient-care decisions within the scope of practice, using applicable standards, resources, and data.
Use staff and resources efficiently to address patient issues and needs, including when a physician or provider is unavailable.
Communicate with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient-care staff, and management to provide education, direct care, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Administer, oversee, and document ordered medications in accordance with hospital policy, including topical, oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications.
Administer chemotherapy.
Apply knowledge of current cancer treatment modalities to patient care.
Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk management, and regulatory standards, and stay current with relevant developments and requirements.
Use available communication tools and materials effectively and account for cultural factors that may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the department’s defined patient populations.
Demonstrate competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.