Registered Nurse OCN

American Oncology Network•Casa Grande, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse OCN is a state-licensed nurse who supports patients receiving cancer care, including radiation therapy. The nurse serves as a primary contact for patients and caregivers and coordinates care with physicians, radiation therapists, and other providers. The role includes patient assessment, intake, education, symptom and side-effect management, treatment coordination, telephone triage, documentation, and support for clinical procedures and laboratory functions. The nurse follows ONS standards and guidelines, applicable regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures while maintaining patient and employee confidentiality.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or BSN.
Current RN license in the state of employment.
BLS certification.
1–3 years of previous experience.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal effectiveness, including emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Good command of English and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate with stakeholders and build positive employee, physician, and community relationships.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and remotely as required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in radiation therapy or radiation oncology.
Experience with hematology/oncology or radiation oncology patients in a clinic or hospital.
A second language.
Experience with ARIA or another EMR system.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contact for patients, caregivers, and the onsite cancer care team.
Assist physicians and radiation therapists in delivering and managing radiation care.
Coordinate care among providers and make appropriate referrals to community and hospital support services, including social work, home care, and hospice.
Coordinate hospital-based procedures, including biopsy and EBUS.
Conduct ongoing patient assessments and new patient intake; provide education and support.
Assess patients for therapy side effects and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Perform laboratory functions as required, such as blood or specimen collection and IV starts for CT scans.
Assist with scheduling patient consultations, simulations, follow-up visits, outpatient laboratory tests, x-rays, and scans.
Schedule radiobiologic therapy and assist physicians with these procedures.
Document treatment accurately and thoroughly in OncoEMR and ARIA.
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following medication and therapy administration guidelines.
Follow the company identification policy and procedure at every patient encounter.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, radiation therapy side effects, and planned treatment courses.
Interact with patients and families in a caring, professional manner.
Triage incoming calls and messages by urgency and respond within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, recommend purchases as needed, and store supplies promptly.
Autoclave or sterilize radiation-therapy-specific instruments.
Attend annual Safety/OSHA training and mandatory staff meetings as required.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on related job duties.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and company and departmental policies, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.