Oncology RN

The US Oncology Network•Sellersville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join its oncology care team at the Bux-Mont Division Practice in Sellersville. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a collaborative clinical environment, working with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patients throughout their cancer care. The role includes assessing patients, administering therapies under physician supervision, educating and supporting patients and families, coordinating care, and maintaining accurate records and a safe clinical environment. The RN may also assist with clinical operations, research, mentoring, and coverage for satellite offices as needed. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current RN license and registration in the practicing state, current BLS certification, and continuing education. The posting lists a minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in the overview and 3–5 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred, in the detailed qualifications. Oncology experience and oncology certification are preferred; a BSN is also preferred. The work is in an oncology/hematology clinic and involves possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other clinical conditions. Physical requirements include extensive standing and walking, full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to the normal range are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
The overview specifies a minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
The detailed qualifications list 3–5 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods, handle and lift patients, and occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing to the normal range.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Oncology nursing experience.
Oncology certification.
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card (listed as preferred for infusion nursing).

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assess patient health status through interviews, medical history review, physical examinations, and review of laboratory, radiographic, and psychosocial information.
Collect and document nursing assessments and interventions, and report relevant findings to providers.
Assess patient and family needs and provide education, instructional materials, and psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer medications, blood products, and therapies under physician direction and supervision, following correct medication, dosage, route, timing, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorization and consent forms are obtained before applicable therapies.
Assess patients and laboratory results, consult protocols or treatment plans, calculate doses, and collaborate with physicians on dose modifications and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Restock supplies, maintain equipment according to quality-control standards, and follow disinfection protocols.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and potentially blood-borne-pathogen-infected materials.
Manage medication refill requests from pharmacies and record relevant information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain appropriate patient flow.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication and services among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and help patients locate community resources.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants, mentor and guide less experienced nurses, and provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
Perform other duties as assigned.