Registered Nurse - Oncology - PRN
About The Position
The Augusta Health Cancer Center is an outpatient clinic and chemotherapy infusion unit. Oncology nurses play a critical role in the delivery of quality nursing care to a high-risk and complex patient population. Comprehensive knowledge and skills regarding cancer pathophysiology, treatment options and symptom management are required elements of practice. We have a 13 chair outpatient cancer infusion center and an 8 chair infusion center for non-cancer patients. Nurses are cross-trained to work in both areas. For novice oncology nurses, the first one or two years of practice are focused on gaining an in-depth education regarding the biology of cancer, treatment regimens and comprehensive symptom management. Skill in care and maintenance of venous access devices and handling and administration of hazardous drugs must be cultivated. Guidelines for nursing competency are outlined in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice. Novice nurses will work closely with an experienced oncology nurse and will be expected to take a Cancer Basics course and ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate course and will orient with their preceptor for 3 to 4 months. Chemotherapy administration competency will be determined before the novice nurse may administer chemotherapy on their own. At the end of one year, the novice nurse must take and pass an ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration course which will give a provider’s card to administer chemotherapy. Come join the Augusta Health team located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Fishersville, VA. Augusta Health is an independent, community hospital recognized as one of Healthgrades’ 50 Best Hospitals in America. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community through access to excellent care. We build trust and peace of mind through our core values of patient-and community-centeredness, professionalism, excellence, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- One year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
- 2 years of outpatient oncology experience preferred
- Positive attitude, with enthusiasm for caring for our community
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care to a high-risk and complex patient population.
- Manage and administer chemotherapy and other treatments.
- Monitor patients for treatment side effects and manage symptoms.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding cancer and treatment.
- Maintain competency in handling and administering hazardous drugs.
- Cross-train to work in both the cancer infusion center and the non-cancer infusion center.
Benefits
- Access to excellent care
- Independent, community hospital setting
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
