Oncology RN

Akumin•Reno, NV

39d

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse performs a wide variety of duties involving the clinical care of patients receiving therapy treatments and supporting the clinical duties of the center Medical Director. Works with the physician in assessing and treating the new, current and follow-up appointments for oncology patients. Educates patients and family regarding treatment and side effects management. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates ongoing nursing assessments to include: assessing patients for therapy side effects and providing appropriate nursing interventions. May be required to perform laboratory functions such as blood/specimen collection. Educates patients and family members regarding their specific diagnosis, treatment and management of side effects. Provides emotional support to patients and families and makes appropriate referrals to community and hospital support services, such as social work, home care, hospice, etc., as needed. This would include coordinating hospital admissions. Assists in coordinating the scheduling of patient consultations, simulations and follow-up visits. Assists with scheduling of required outpatient lab tests, x-rays, and scans as needed. Works with the oncologist on all patient care, follow-up, and medical management. Assists physicians during patient exams and procedures performed in the department. Maintains comprehensive and accurate records of all patient activities, including exams, diagnostic testing, medications, cancer treatments, referring physician information, etc. Oversees the maintenance and care of examination equipment and supplies including maintaining stock levels of supplies and materials, checking for outdates, and ensuring center exam room and equipment is in good working order. Coordinates and directs center support groups and screening efforts. Abides by departmental policies and procedures to include infection control, blood borne pathogens, precautions, radiation safety, privacy and HIPAA. Appropriately refers questions, requests or problems to supervisors.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience
RN License
CPR Certification
State drivers’ license
Local travel may be required
The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Certificate from College or Technical School
2 yrs. oncology nursing experience

Responsibilities

Assessing patients for therapy side effects and providing appropriate nursing interventions
Performing laboratory functions such as blood/specimen collection
Educating patients and family members regarding their specific diagnosis, treatment and management of side effects
Providing emotional support to patients and families and makes appropriate referrals to community and hospital support services, such as social work, home care, hospice, etc., as needed
Coordinating hospital admissions
Assisting in coordinating the scheduling of patient consultations, simulations and follow-up visits
Assisting with scheduling of required outpatient lab tests, x-rays, and scans as needed
Working with the oncologist on all patient care, follow-up, and medical management
Assisting physicians during patient exams and procedures performed in the department
Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of all patient activities, including exams, diagnostic testing, medications, cancer treatments, referring physician information, etc
Overseeing the maintenance and care of examination equipment and supplies including maintaining stock levels of supplies and materials, checking for outdates, and ensuring center exam room and equipment is in good working order
Coordinating and directing center support groups and screening efforts
Abiding by departmental policies and procedures to include infection control, blood borne pathogens, precautions, radiation safety, privacy and HIPAA
Referring questions, requests or problems to supervisors