Oncology RN Clinic

St. Anthony Hospital•Gig Harbor, WA

1d•$47 - $88

About The Position

The Oncology Clinic RN provides professional and compassionate care to adult oncology and hematology patients. The RN serves as a point of contact and clinical resource, using judgment and critical thinking to make patient-care decisions within the scope of practice. This includes integrating standards, resources, and available data, and efficiently using staff and resources to address patient issues and needs, including when a physician or provider is unavailable. The role involves ongoing communication with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient-care staff, and management. The RN provides education, directs care, and delegates appropriate tasks. The position requires accountability for quality of care, comprehensive adult oncology/hematology knowledge and clinical skills, and strong communication and collaboration abilities. The RN administers, oversees, and documents medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy, including chemotherapy; applies current cancer-treatment modalities to patient care; follows department and hospital policies, safety and risk-management practices, and regulatory standards; keeps current with relevant trends and requirements; and demonstrates competent practice and professional growth while meeting mandatory deadlines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Diploma of Nursing, required upon hire.
Washington Registered Nurse license, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), required upon hire.
Comprehensive knowledge and clinical skills in adult oncology/hematology.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Accountability for the quality of care provided.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide professional and compassionate care to adult oncology and hematology patients.
Use judgment and critical thinking to make patient-care decisions within the scope of practice, applying standards, resources, and available 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.
Provide education, direct care, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy, including 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.
Keep abreast of relevant trends, developments, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
Maintain accountability for the quality of care provided.