Registered Nurse OCN

American Oncology Network•Casa Grande, AZ

6d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of employment, serves as a primary contact for patients, caregivers, and the onsite cancer care team. The role supports physicians and radiation therapists in delivering and managing radiation care, coordinates care among providers and services, and provides patient assessment, education, and support. Experience in radiation therapy and with hematology/oncology or radiation oncology patients is preferred. The nurse assesses patients’ needs and condition, monitors therapy side effects, provides appropriate nursing interventions, and may perform laboratory functions such as blood or specimen collection and IV starts for CT scans. The role also supports scheduling, treatment documentation, medication and therapy charge capture, telephone triage, supply management, and training new employees. Duties must be performed in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational policies and procedures, including requirements for patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or BSN required.
Current RN license in the state of employment required.
BLS certification required.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to assess patient needs and condition.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and stakeholder demands.
Must be able to work remotely effectively as required.
Good command of the English language and effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Radiation therapy experience preferred.
Experience with hematology/oncology or radiation oncology patients in a clinic or hospital preferred.
One to three years of experience in radiation oncology preferred.
Experience with ARIA or another EMR system preferred.
A second language is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for patients, caregivers, and the onsite cancer care team.
Assist physicians and radiation therapists with the delivery and management of radiation care.
Coordinate care among multiple providers and make referrals to community and hospital support services as needed, including coordinating hospital-based procedures such as biopsies and EBUS.
Use ONS standards and guidelines and dispose of biohazardous waste safely in accordance with OSHA and HRS guidelines.
Conduct ongoing patient assessments and new-patient intake; educate and support patients; assess therapy side effects and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
Perform laboratory functions as needed, including blood or specimen collection and IV starts for CT scans.
Assist with scheduling patient consultations, simulations, follow-up visits, outpatient lab tests, x-rays, and scans.
Schedule radio biologic therapy and assist the physician with these procedures.
Document treatment accurately and thoroughly in OncoEMR and ARIA, and ensure appropriate charges are captured for medications and therapies.
Follow the Company’s patient 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 telephone calls and messages, prioritize them from emergent to non-urgent, and respond within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with medical supply inventory and restocking, recommend purchases as needed, store supplies promptly, and autoclave or sterilize XRT-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 and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.