Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion (FT)

American Oncology Network•Columbus, OH

7d•$27 - $45

About The Position

Provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration. Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role and provides triage care when necessary. Communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members. The position administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents as ordered by providers, following Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards and guidelines. It includes patient assessment, education and support; accurate and timely EMR documentation; appropriate charge capture; telephone triage; supply inventory and restocking; and safe disposal of biohazardous waste. The nurse educates patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses, and interacts with patients and families in a caring, professional manner. The role requires completion of annual safety and nursing trainings, attendance at mandatory staff meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with training new employees according to JBIs. The nurse may be expected to work at any Company location as needed, travel to other clinic locations, and work overtime with sufficient notice. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on location hours and operational needs. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws and Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan, and performance of other assigned duties and projects.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
Unencumbered RN license in the state of employment or a multi-state license.
Current CPR and BLS certifications.
Valid driver's license and a vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting.
Ability to assess patient needs and condition.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EMR skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and demands from multiple stakeholders and sites.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and remotely effectively as required.
Travel of less than 25%.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents as ordered, using ONS standards and guidelines.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient education, continual assessment, and support.
Document treatment thoroughly, accurately, and promptly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following medication-administration and activity guidelines.
Follow proper patient identification procedures for all patient encounters.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses; interact professionally and compassionately with patients and families.
Prioritize incoming telephone calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices, and respond within an appropriate timeframe.
Assist with medical-supply inventory and restocking, recommend new items as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
Complete annual required safety and nursing trainings and attend mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on job duties according to JBIs.
Work at other Company locations as needed to meet business needs and travel to other clinic locations as required.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice and cover weekend shifts based on location hours and operational needs.
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.