Registered Nurse-Oncology

Renown Health • Reno, NV

5d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Institute for Cancer Leadership and Medical Oncology physicians, the Registered Nurse provides direct, individualized patient care to medical oncology patients, applying the nursing process and the theory of human caring. The role collaborates with physicians and other professionals to address patient needs and is accountable for patient outcomes throughout an entire episode of care. It also provides psychosocial support, education, and teaching to patients with cancer and their families.

The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for adults and geriatric patients, taking into account physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety needs and meeting unit or department age-specific competency standards. The role coordinates care with other professionals, communicates effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, and schedules diagnostic tests and treatments in coordination with ancillary departments. Evidence-based nursing practice and critical thinking support safe care and sound judgment. Professional nursing practice is consistent with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.

Requirements

• Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in Nevada.
• Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada RN license.
• AHA BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to possess or obtain within 90 days the computer skills needed for online learning, accessing forms and policies, benefits enrollment, and related tasks.

Nice To Haves

• At least 12 months of experience in an oncology setting is preferred.
• OCN certification is preferred. If not held, the incumbent must complete at least 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours after the first year of employment and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized patient care to medical oncology patients using the nursing process and the theory of human caring.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families, accounting for age-specific needs and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to meet patient needs and coordinate care.
• Provide psychosocial support, education, and teaching to cancer patients and their families using written and verbal communication.
• Remain accountable for individualized patient outcomes throughout an entire episode of care.
• Coordinate diagnostic testing and treatment scheduling with ancillary departments to avoid conflicts.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practice and critical thinking to provide safe patient care and make decisions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, and CPR.
• Maintain effective communication, priorities, courtesy, and tact while working under stress and responding to simultaneous requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed