Registered Nurse - Oncology

Schuylkill•Easton, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse provides professional, safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care to patients in the designated oncology department. As a member of the cancer care team, the nurse educates and supports patients, coordinates care, administers and monitors treatment and services, and communicates collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines. The nurse participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, helps maintain a safe work environment, and demonstrates annual competence with clinical skills, equipment, and the electronic medical record system. The role supports patient advocacy, education, symptom management, and coordination with healthcare services and community resources. The nurse contributes to quality and safety, evidence-based practice, performance improvement, team goals, and a positive colleague experience, while protecting patient health information in accordance with LVHN policy and HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to the specialty.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in delivering patient care.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team to care for patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Knowledge of word processing, electronic health records, and database software applications.
BLS – Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, required upon hire.
OCN – Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, required within 3 years.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or NLC Compact State RN license, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
One year of acute care and/or oncology nursing experience.
A specific certification from ONCC may be considered by the department in place of OCN.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated oncology patients.
Recognize when collaboration or communication with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members is needed, and take proactive steps to resolve patient needs.
Use critical thinking, attention to detail, and adaptability in changing situations.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
Advocate for patients and provide written and verbal education to patients and families about medical terminology and treatment methods.
Answer questions and advise patients on personal care, symptom management, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Support and guide patients through diagnosis and treatment, and refer patients and families to healthcare services and community resources.
Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to prevent, correct, or minimize potential or actual patient complications based on physiological, behavioral, and environmental observations.
Follow established policies and procedures and use evidence-based practice to support quality and safety.
Participate in evidence-based practice and research projects as applicable.
Support department and hospital goals and objectives as a department team member.
Participate in performance improvement, including organizational and department-based patient and colleague experience goals.
Use technology to optimize communication and patient care delivery.
Participate in team-building activities, mentor new staff, delegate appropriately based on team members’ skills and expertise, and provide input on team members’ performance appraisals when requested.
Protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) and adhere to LVHN confidentiality policy and HIPAA guidelines.
Maintain competence in clinical skills, clinical equipment, and the electronic medical record system.