RN Registered Nurse Oncology: FT 8a-4:30p

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Oncology department. This is a full-time position with day shift hours (8a-4:30p). The role involves administering nursing care to oncology patients, participating in patient and family education, and collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain professional nursing standards in an oncology setting. The nurse will assess patient needs, set goals, and implement appropriate nursing actions, including administering chemotherapy in the outpatient clinic. Responsibilities also include assisting physicians and nurse practitioners, reporting and recording patient observations, participating in patient care reviews, handling patient-related calls, assisting with reports and procedure development, creating patient teaching programs, participating in research, providing direct and indirect care, serving patients of all ages, orienting new personnel and students, managing supplies and equipment, demonstrating professional commitment, and completing patient charge forms for billing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited course for registered nurses.
Prior background in oncology.
Current Ohio R.N. license.
Current ONS Chemotherapy provider card.
Ability to maintain neat and orderly records, reports and forms.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral instructions.
Ability to handle difficult telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to lift immobile patients.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Prefer O.C.N. (Oncology Certified Nurse).
If not currently certified, Oncology Nursing Certification should be obtained within 1 year once ONCC required hours are met.

Responsibilities

Administers nursing care for oncology patients.
Participates in patient and family teaching.
Works cooperatively with the nursing department and interdisciplinary team personnel.
Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical oncology setting.
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs.
Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing actions.
Meets the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of cancer patients.
Administers chemotherapy in the outpatient clinic.
Assists physicians and nurse practitioner.
Reports pertinent patient observations and reactions to the appropriate person.
Records observations accurately and concisely.
Participates in patient care review meetings.
Handles incoming calls relating to patient care, addressing needs/updating patients by the end of the business day.
Assists in preparing reports and developing procedures.
Develops and utilizes teaching programs for patients and families.
Participates in research activity.
Provides direct and/or indirect care to cancer patients utilizing Firelands practice standards and evidence-based practice.
Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages.
Participates in orientation of new nursing personnel and student observers.
Participates in economical utilization and ordering of supplies.
Ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Demonstrates professional commitment through membership in specialty organizations and nursing committees.
Completes patient charge form to facilitate accurate billing.