Registered Nurse - Part-Time

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Nashville, TN

3d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Traversal Health provides medical oncology care to patients in correctional facility settings. The Oncology Infusion RN delivers safe, quality care throughout the disease process, from diagnosis to end of life, in a correctional facility clinic. The nurse supports patients in navigating their diagnosis while promoting autonomy and dignity, and uses disease, symptom, and psychosocial management techniques. The role works collaboratively with oncology providers and correctional health staff and offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Requirements

Current Missouri or compact-state RN license.
At least one year of RN experience; this requirement may be waived with Director of Nursing approval.
Current ONS Adult Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within 30 days of hire, with coverage provided by Traversal Health.
Current approved BLS provider card.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of oncology practices, treatments, and current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
Ability to empathize with patients and navigate grief and challenging patient interactions.
Ability to collaborate with the health care team to create personalized cancer treatment plans.
Ability to cope with death and dying.
Comfort working in a correctional facility and interacting professionally and without judgment with incarcerated individuals.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain upright on one's feet for most of the workday.
Must be able to remain 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 or infusion nursing experience preferred.
Oncology certification strongly recommended within two years of hire.
Experience in an outpatient or ambulatory infusion setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide direct patient care in collaboration with other care providers and correctional health team members.
Collaborate with physicians and other providers to assess and treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression, and acute illnesses.
Respond to urgent and emergent situations using escalation protocols, ensuring timely intervention and provider notification.
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 de-accessing implanted ports.
Administer chemotherapy and other medications after completing required training and competency validation.
Administer and document chemotherapy, biotherapy, and targeted therapy according to practice standards.
Follow drug cabinet policies and procedures for verification, administration, documentation, and billing.
Monitor laboratory results and notify providers of findings requiring follow-up or clinical management.
Manage prescription and refill extension requests according to policy and procedures.
Coordinate supportive care with appropriate staff, including blood product transfusions.
Educate patients and document readiness to learn and understanding of education and informed-consent information.
Screen patients for needs and distress, and provide appropriate counseling, interventions, and referrals to community and support services.
Provide empathetic, caring support to patients, including in the correctional facility context.
Document patient information, services performed, and charges in the EMR.
Complete drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, and billing entries.
Inform the Director of Nursing about clinic needs and work-environment concerns.
Train and orient future hires as requested.
Follow Traversal Health practice standards, policies, procedures, and applicable correctional facility guidelines.
Serve as a liaison between oncology providers and the Department of Corrections to support communication and coordinated care.
Assist with developing clinical workflows, standing operating procedures, and clinic improvement initiatives.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth and pursue leadership opportunities.
Some remote work may be performed with a reliable internet connection, depending on operational needs.