Registered Nurse

Tennessee Oncology•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process, from diagnosis through end of life. Helps patients manage their diagnosis and retain autonomy and independence by using appropriate disease, symptom, and psychosocial management techniques. Tennessee Oncology is a community-based cancer care specialist with a mission to provide high-quality cancer care and clinical research close to patients’ homes.

Requirements

Current Tennessee or compact-state RN license.
At least one year of RN experience; this requirement may be waived with Executive Director of Nursing approval.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card within six months of hire; within nine months of hire for applicants with less than one year of oncology experience at hire.
Current TO-approved BLS provider card.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, oncology practices and treatments, and current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Knowledge of research practices for Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
Ability to empathize with patients and families and manage grief and challenging patient interactions.
Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to develop personalized treatment plans for cancer patients.
Ability to cope with death and dying.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain upright on the feet most of the time and in a stationary position less than one-third of the time.
Ability to communicate, distinguish sounds, and visualize; regular manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

Oncology certification is strongly recommended within two years of hire.
Experience in an outpatient facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform direct patient care in collaboration with other care providers and team members.
Review, update, and verify that required patient data is available before and during each visit.
Collaborate with physicians and providers to assess and treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression, and acute illnesses.
Perform telephone triage, using critical assessment skills to evaluate patient concerns and needs.
Start peripheral IVs and manage central venous access devices, including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports.
Mix and administer chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology standards after training and competency validation.
Administer and document chemotherapy, biologic, targeted therapy, and applicable research-study drugs according to practice standards.
Follow drug-cabinet policies and procedures for verification, administration, documentation, and billing.
Document charges for services performed and medications administered, and ensure timely collection of ordered laboratory specimens.
Monitor PT/INR results and work with providers to manage anticoagulation and Coumadin therapy.
Manage prescription and refill extension requests according to policy and standards.
Assist with provider-performed procedures, such as bone marrow and skin punch biopsies.
Coordinate supportive care with appropriate hospital staff, including blood product transfusions.
Educate patients and document readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and informed-consent information.
Complete paperwork for patient assistance, employment, and insurance matters, including FMLA and short- and long-term disability forms.
Screen patients for needs and distress, provide appropriate counseling and interventions, and refer them to community or support services.
Use an empathetic and caring approach with patients.
Navigate the electronic medical record and document patient information and services performed.
Complete required drug and sample inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, and billing entries.
Inform the Clinic or Operations Manager of clinic needs and work-environment concerns.
Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and MAs.
Stock and manage inventory and supplies.
Generate and review daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy.
Adhere to practice standards, policies, and procedures.
Travel to other Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed.
Participate in committees and focus groups as requested.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and complete assigned training, continuing education, and competency validations on time.
Collaborate daily with dedicated clinic SCRI nurses, where applicable, to support research-protocol adherence and required SCRI documentation.