RN-Medical Oncology-Per Diem

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. The Oncology Nurse oversees and delivers the care of the patient with hematologic/oncologic diagnoses within the statues of the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act. Works with and follows the clinical direction of the Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to provide cancer treatment care.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program
Chemotherapy certification
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Current and valid Arizona RN License or compact license
Must complete 12 hours of cancer-related continuing education every calendar year or maintain a current oncology nursing certification including but not limited to: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Nice To Haves

Two or more years as an Oncology RN
Clinical Trials Research Coordinator Training
Oncology Certified RN
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification

Responsibilities

Assessing Patients
Collects data and documents information within defined time frame
Interprets clinical data to identify needs and evaluate responses
Collects and documents pertinent data relative to patient care needs
Planning Care
Participates in identifying needs and delegating patient care
Provides feedback to evaluate procedures
Providing Care
Reviews treatment prescription for clarity and ensures processing is complete
Assures that simulation information is documented consistent with policy
Assists said physician(s) with exams and other procedures as necessary
Provides care and treatment to assigned patients consistent with policy
Responsible for administering antibiotics, blood transfusions, and other medication as ordered
Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
Performs venipuncture
Manage patient symptoms that result from chemotherapy treatment under the direction of the physician(s)
Responsible for the continued monitoring and following the administration of medication
Responsible for documenting all patient interactions
Required to assess and educate patients in a detailed fashion
Coordination of Care
Shares information in team conferences and interacts with employees, physicians and patients in a positive and informative manner
Shares patient-related information to facilitate making decisions in the best interest of the patient
Patient Education and Satisfaction
Identifies patient learning needs and determines teaching method, using appropriate resources
Provides education to the patient / significant others and verbally assures understanding
Scripts as necessary for the patient
Proactively answers all questions and gives informative, easy to understand instructions