Registered Nurse - Oncology
About The Position
At UK St. Claire, the Registered Nurse – Oncology provides disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting. The nurse conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services. The role acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources and administers intravenous infusions as needed. The nurse maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team and ensure evidence-based care.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- 0–2 years of experience in nursing or a relevant area.
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Oncology nursing certification: AOCN, BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN, or OCN.
- All experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess patients using age- and culturally appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
- Identify patient needs and nursing diagnoses, and formulate and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Update and document plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, and administer medications safely and accurately according to policy.
- Perform nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
- Coordinate discharge planning and provide patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering teamwork and service excellence.
- Maintain required licensure, specialty training, and certifications, and participate in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
- Engage in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
- Administer intravenous infusions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
