Registered Nurse - PRN

American Oncology Network•Asheville, NC

7d•$30 - $44

About The Position

Provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of laboratory results and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration. Provides triage care when necessary and communicates patient conditions effectively to multidisciplinary team members. Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role. The nurse administers oncology and other medications, educates and supports patients and caregivers, documents care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and assists with telephone triage, supplies, training, and clinic operations. The role may require work at any company location as needed, occasional overtime with sufficient notice, and weekend shifts depending on location hours and operational needs. Standard core workdays and hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

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 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 emergencies.
Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills; ability to exercise independent judgment.
Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness; ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and build positive employee, physician, and community relationships.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to work remotely effectively as required.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and demands from varied stakeholders and sites.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EMR skills.
Ability to travel less than 25%.

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 agents as ordered by providers, following Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and accurately according to OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient education, continual assessment, and support.
Document treatment rendered in the EMR 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 incoming telephone calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices, and respond appropriately within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, recommend purchases as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
Complete required annual 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 to meet business needs, within reasonable expectations, and work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.