Registered Nurse Per Diem

American Oncology Network•Asheville, NC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration. Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role. Provides triage care when necessary. Communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include safely and accurately administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers, using Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines. Ensures accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines. Responsible for new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support. Requires thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of treatment rendered to patients, ensuring appropriate charges are captured. Educates patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and the planned treatment course, interacting with patients and families in a caring, professional manner. Handles telephone triage, prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent, responding appropriately in a timely frame. Assists with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, recommending new items as needed, and placing stock in storage areas. Completes annual required safety and nursing trainings and attends all mandatory staff meetings. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and employee information. Assists in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs. Expected to work at any Company location to meet business needs on an as-needed basis, within reasonable expectations, and to work overtime when given sufficient notice. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.

Requirements

Nursing Degree
Unencumbered RN License in state of employment or multi-state license
Current CPR and BLS certifications
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed
Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting
Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential.
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
EMR proficiency

Nice To Haves

Second language is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers.
Use Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
Ensure accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
Thoroughly, accurately, and timely document treatment rendered to patients in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications and activities.
Follow proper patient identification per JBI for all patient encounters.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment course.
Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
Handle telephone triage, prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent.
Respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame to telephone triage.
Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies.
Recommend purchase of new items as needed.
Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
Complete annual required safety and nursing trainings.
Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs.
Work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs on an as-needed basis, within reasonable expectations.
Work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.