Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Arnot Health System•City of Elmira, NY

3d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Medical Oncology Nurse is accountable for the provision of professional nursing care for Falck Cancer Center (FCC) patients, family members, and caregivers in collaboration with the oncology services team, assuming an expanded role. This role is responsible for helping the patient, family, and caregiver understand the effects of cancer and its treatment, and providing instruction and support for meeting daily needs. The nurse may take on additional responsibilities such as charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member. Nursing practice must be consistent with Arnot Health and FCC nursing policies and procedures, and relevant professional guidelines (ANA/ASCO/ONS Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice). The position reports to the Nurse Manager and collaborates with physicians on clinical matters.

Requirements

Current NYS license as a Registered professional nurse.
Demonstrated competence and progressive leadership experience in nursing.
Specialized preparation through education and experience in oncology/chemotherapy administration.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy competency required and maintained.
Current BLS required.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships among staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Competent communicative skills, with ability to effectively relate to a wide cross section of individuals.
Adherence to PPE and safe handling policies required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
ONS certification preferred.
Three-to-five-year experience as a Medical Oncology Nurse strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient/family nursing assessment including physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental components.
Provides competent and efficient direct patient care under medical orders.
Independently and safely administers chemotherapy and medications.
Assists during outpatient procedures (e.g., bone marrow biopsies).
Draws blood and collects other specimens as needed.
Documents assessments, patient care, medication administration, patient/family education, patient/family responses, and care planning according to FCC/oncology standards.
Implements age-specific, culturally, and spiritually competent nursing interventions and education.
Identifies patient problems and coordinates individualized health teaching, developing a plan of care.
Collaborates with FCC and Arnot Health oncology services teams to deliver high-quality patient care and facilitate continuity of care.
Evaluates patient/family response to procedures, therapies, and medications, revising the plan of care as needed.
Responds effectively to patient telephone calls, assessing status and revising care plans or arranging for intervention.
Obtains training and skills for new treatment modalities as they are developed and implemented.
Maintains positive relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Listens and communicates effectively with healthcare members, patients, and families.
Resolves conflict positively and in a timely manner.
Treats patients, family, and staff with kindness, courtesy, and respect.
Treats co-workers with courtesy, consideration, respect, and trust; functions as an effective team member.
Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet patient and unit goals.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities of FCC and Arnot Health.
Assists with data collection to support performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates professional image, attitude, and behaviors.
Maintains good interpersonal and communicative skills.
Accepts and acts on constructive feedback.
Maintains and assures availability of timely patient support and teaching materials, supplies, and equipment.
Reviews and evaluates evidence from literature and best practice standards for application to patient and unit needs.
Assumes responsibility for continuing education relevant to personal and professional learning.
Participates in Arnot Health, FCC, and department committees and staff meetings.
Attends and completes all mandatory education.
Understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient.