Registered Nurse - PRN

American Oncology Network•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care at Messino Cancer Centers. Duties include patient assessment; review of laboratory results and vital signs; medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration; and triage when necessary. The nurse communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members and follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role. The role administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents as ordered by providers, using Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines. The nurse provides ongoing assessment, support, and education to patients and caregivers, including information about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses. Responsibilities also include accurate and timely EMR documentation, appropriate charge capture, patient identification, safe biohazardous-waste disposal, telephone triage, and assisting with medical supply inventory and restocking. The RN completes required safety and nursing training, attends mandatory staff meetings as needed, maintains confidentiality, and may assist with training new employees. The position may require travel to other company locations, overtime with sufficient notice, and weekend shifts depending on location hours and operational needs. The nurse must comply with applicable laws and company policies and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
Unencumbered RN license in the state of employment or a 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.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with employees, physicians, and the community.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work remotely effectively as required and to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EMR.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, review laboratory results and vital signs, verify medication doses, and provide safe and accurate patient care.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents as ordered by providers, following Oncology Nursing Society standards and guidelines.
Provide triage care when necessary and communicate patient conditions effectively to multidisciplinary team members.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely in accordance with OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient assessment, support, and education to patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses.
Document treatment accurately and promptly in the EMR, capture appropriate charges, and follow patient-identification procedures.
Prioritize and respond appropriately to telephone calls and messages from patients, families, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices.
Assist with medical supply inventory, recommend purchases as needed, and restock and store supplies promptly.
Complete required safety and nursing training and attend mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on job duties according to JBIs.
Work at any company location as needed within reasonable expectations and work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations and company and departmental policies, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.