Registered Nurse - Southern Hills

The US Oncology Network • Spring Valley, NV

10h • Onsite

About The Position

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities. CCCN is dedicated to patient-centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full time Registered Nurse in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
• RN state license and current registration with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 1 year in Oncology
• BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses health status by interviewing patients regarding their status and medical history.
• Collects and records nursing assessments and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained before administration of therapies where.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains a work environment.
• Restocks the supply area as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols.
• Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high-dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.
• Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high-dose therapy, stem cell rescue, and rehabilitation following the rescue in collaboration with the transplant physician and/or supervisor.
• Reports data to the company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries.
• Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.

Benefits

• excellent benefits
• a team environment
• professional development
• the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED