Medical Onc Certified Nurse, VCWC (Part Time, Days)
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, in collaboration with other cancer care providers and healthcare team members, the Oncology RN utilizes oncology-focused assessment skills and knowledge to coordinate and provide comprehensive care throughout the cancer disease continuum. The Oncology RN serves as a patient advocate, educator, and liaison among inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings. The Oncology RN applies the nursing process in the delivery of patient care, including administering infusion treatments; monitoring patients during and after treatment; assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients receiving treatment; assessing for adverse reactions; evaluating patient responses to treatment; and managing symptoms related to both treatment and the disease process. The Oncology RN demonstrates strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, close attention to detail, and sensitivity and empathy in all interactions with patients and caregivers. Organizational standards established by The Joint Commission, Patient Safety initiatives, and the Department of Health are consistently met or exceeded. In addition, the Oncology Nurse serves as a specialized resource for nursing departments and the Patient Care Services Division. Responsibilities include providing ongoing education to NorthBay staff nurses regarding the care of oncology patients, offering case consultation, and supporting program services. The Oncology Nurse maintains Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Requirements
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
Nice To Haves
- Oncology-focused assessment skills and knowledge
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Close attention to detail
- Sensitivity and empathy in all interactions with patients and caregivers
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide comprehensive care throughout the cancer disease continuum.
- Serve as a patient advocate, educator, and liaison among inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings.
- Administer infusion treatments.
- Monitor patients during and after treatment.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care of patients receiving treatment.
- Assess for adverse reactions.
- Evaluate patient responses to treatment.
- Manage symptoms related to both treatment and the disease process.
- Meet or exceed organizational standards established by The Joint Commission, Patient Safety initiatives, and the Department of Health.
- Serve as a specialized resource for nursing departments and the Patient Care Services Division.
- Provide ongoing education to NorthBay staff nurses regarding the care of oncology patients.
- Offer case consultation.
- Support program services.
- Maintain Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
