Registered Nurse- Oncology

ERP International•Keesler AFB, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Oncology Clinic at Keesler AFB, MS. This role offers excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, federal holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, a Health Savings Account, an annual CME stipend, license/certification reimbursement, and a matching 401K. ERP International is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions, serving government and commercial sectors since 2006.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Graduate from an academic program, accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Must have been employed in an Infusion Center/Clinic within the past 24 months with at least 12 months experience.
Active, unrestricted RN license from any state.
Must maintain Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification is required at hire or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Possess and maintain a current BLS and ACLS.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
Facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF.
Perform physical exams and health histories.
Provide health promotions, counseling, and education.
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
Direct and supervise care provided by other healthcare professionals.
Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of assigned personnel.
Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate.
Perform nursing services identified in the TO.
Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes.
Act as Hematology Oncology nurse in both in-patient and outpatient capacity.
Obtain patient history by reviewing medical information and interviewing patient and family.
Assess a baseline status (e.g., physical, function, social, and emotional).
Possess/maintain proper certification and skills to perform required duties within regulatory compliance and with minimal oversight but not limited to timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature.
Assess symptoms at weekly treatment/status check visits.
Assess problems that arise in between status check visits, either in the department or over the phone.
Assess for long-term effects and follow-up visits.
Integrate findings of assessment to correctly identify actual and potential problems.
Prepare the exam room and medical equipment for procedures to be performed.
Document the procedures in the patient's chart.
Provide appropriate nursing intervention for actual or potential problems that the patient and family may experience related to the disease and treatment processes.
Calculate body surface (BSA), medication dosage, and verify dosage on all medications administered.
Review lab results prior to treatment to clarify patient is able to receive treatment.
Administer IV and subcutaneous (SQ) chemotherapy.
Monitor patient receiving treatment.
Manage urgent problems (e.g., allergic reactions, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, and pain).
Ability to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and topically.
Complete orientation and competency verification programs IAW unit guidelines.
Coordinate care for patients receiving multimodality treatment (e.g., provides patient calendar with dates of chemotherapy; communicates and collaborates with physicians and nurses in surgical and radiation oncology regarding timing of treatments and management of patient problems).
Coordinate care with primary physician, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, home care, and hospice as needed.
Coordinate transfers to emergency room or to inpatient units.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Adhere to established aseptic procedures to protect patients from unnecessary exposure to infectious agents.
Clean and prepare equipment.
Dispose of infectious and hazardous waste materials IAW established procedures.
Act as an advocate for the patient and family and encompass patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and age-specific training.
Inform patients and family members about self-care.
Provide input for patient care planning.
Accurately educate patients and family members about the disease, the procedures needed, and the goals of treatment with chemotherapy; and coordinate patient care throughout the continuum of care and refer to social work consultation as needed.
Exemplify and promote professional responsibilities.
Provide leadership, demonstrating honesty, integrity, accountability, and responsibility in performance of daily activities.
Participate in professional development of self and others.
Participate in multi-disciplinary working groups implementing new standards/policy/directives for the Medicine Flight.
Identify training needs and provide reliable related in-service training to staff.
Comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include, but not limited to respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational health surveillance.