Registered Nurse

American Oncology Network•Hawaii Cancer Care, HI

6d•$35 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of laboratory results and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, drug administration, and triage when necessary. Communicates patient conditions effectively to multidisciplinary team members and follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role. Administers oncology and other medications in accordance with provider orders and Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines. Provides patient and caregiver education, ongoing assessment and support, telephone triage, accurate electronic medical record documentation, and appropriate charge capture. The role also includes maintaining supplies, completing required training, attending mandatory meetings, helping train new employees, safeguarding confidential information, and supporting operations at other company locations as needed. The nurse is expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and departmental procedures.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
Unencumbered RN license in the state of employment or a multistate license.
Current CPR and BLS certifications.
Valid driver's license and a 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.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EMR skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment while managing competing priorities and demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively remotely as required.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic medications as ordered by providers, following Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and accurately in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
Document treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record thoroughly, accurately, and promptly.
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following medication-administration and activity guidelines.
Follow proper patient identification procedures for all patient encounters.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses; interact with patients and families in a caring, professional manner.
Prioritize and respond appropriately to incoming telephone calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices, from emergent to non-urgent.
Assist with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, recommend purchases as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
Complete annual required safety and nursing training and attend mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on job duties according to JBIs.
Work at any company location as needed to meet business needs, within reasonable expectations, and work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.