Registered Nurse (RN) I - Medical Oncology (Per Diem)

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Oneonta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Oncology Nurse provides specialized care to cancer patients by administering treatments, monitoring progress, managing side effects, and offering emotional support. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals the Medical Oncology Nurse helps develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional conditions Monitor vital signs, lab results, and other relevant data Administer chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as prescribed Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and other nursing interventions Assist with procedures and treatments Collaborate with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans Educate patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and potential side effects Advocate for patients' needs and preferences Ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families Help patients understand their treatment plan and manage side effects Refer patients and families to appropriate resources and support services Address patients' concerns and questions Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress Participates in educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals Participate in research and clinical trials Participates in Operational/Regulatory activities Contribute to the implementation of nursing protocols and guidelines Stay current with the latest advancements in oncology care Employee is responsible for completing 12 oncology specific CNE's annually. (36 CNE's are required every 3 years to meet Commission on Cancer guidelines from date of hire.) This will be tracked by the nursing supervisor Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manage

Requirements

2 Year/Associate Degree in Nursing, required
RN experience, required
NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required
BLS Certification within 30 days from date of hire, required
Analysis & Evaluation
Clinical Skills
Multi-Tasking
Interacting with People
Technical Skills
Communication
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
Frequent grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Constant fit testing

Nice To Haves

4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
Minimum 1 year Oncology experience, preferred
ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice, preferred
Valid Driver's License, preferred
OCN Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional conditions
Monitor vital signs, lab results, and other relevant data
Administer chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as prescribed
Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and other nursing interventions
Assist with procedures and treatments
Collaborate with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Educate patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and potential side effects
Advocate for patients' needs and preferences
Ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families
Help patients understand their treatment plan and manage side effects
Refer patients and families to appropriate resources and support services
Address patients' concerns and questions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress
Participates in educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor
Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals
Participate in research and clinical trials
Participates in Operational/Regulatory activities
Contribute to the implementation of nursing protocols and guidelines
Stay current with the latest advancements in oncology care
Employee is responsible for completing 12 oncology specific CNE's annually. (36 CNE's are required every 3 years to meet Commission on Cancer guidelines from date of hire.) This will be tracked by the nursing supervisor
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manage