PRN Oncology RN Days

BHS • Louisville, KY

1d

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse works on a 24-bed, all-private unit devoted to holistic care of cancer patients and their families. The role includes critical thinking, head-to-toe assessments, chemotherapy care and administration, pain management, and specialized cancer care. A basic understanding of dysrhythmias is needed for patients who may require cardiac monitoring. Nurses work with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and massage therapists to support oncology patients. New graduate nurses are welcome.

The Oncology Nurse assesses and identifies patient needs, implements appropriate interventions, establishes and maintains a nursing care plan, ensures care activities are directed toward resolving problems, and performs technical aspects of care competently. The nurse provides compassionate care and serves as a resource for patients and families throughout all stages of the cancer journey.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky RN License.
• BCLS required.
• Chemo/ONS certification required within 6 months.
• Basic understanding of dysrhythmias for oncology patients who may require cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Ensure nursing care interventions and activities are directed toward resolving problems.
• Perform technical aspects of care competently.
• Provide compassionate care using strong critical-thinking skills.
• Act as a resource for patients and families throughout all stages of the cancer journey.
• Provide head-to-toe assessments, chemotherapy care and administration, pain management, and specialized cancer care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed