Oncology RN

The US Oncology Network•Ardmore, PA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our oncology care team in our Main Line Location. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment as needed. You’ll work closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support patients through every step of their cancer journey.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience (oncology experience preferred)
Education/Training – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Business Experience – 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred

Nice To Haves

Oncology certification preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver professional nursing care in accordance with national standards and oncology-specific guidelines
Assess patient health status through interviews, physical exams, and review of medical history
Administer medications, blood products, and therapies under physician supervision
Perform venipuncture, access ports, and maintain central line devices
Monitor lab results and collaborate with physicians on dose modifications and symptom management
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and available resources
Provide psychosocial support and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with OSHA and infection control protocols
Assist with scheduling, triaging patient calls, and managing medication refill requests
Serve as a mentor to LPNs, MAs, and less experienced nurses
Participate in professional development and stay current with oncology nursing best practices
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as needed.
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Maintains all disinfection protocols.
Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
Facilitates clinical operations and patient careManages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Assists physician with exams and procedures.
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses
Other duties as assigned
Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.