Oncology RN - IV Therapy

Health First•Melbourne, FL

29d

About The Position

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology Clinic RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

Requirements

Associate degree (ASN, ADN or AAS) from an accredited school of nursing.
BLS as issued by American Heart Association
1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Valid RN license in the State of Florida.
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within six (6) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS/ONCC has not already been obtained.
Oncology background in the clinic setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred.
Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1-3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation
Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures