Registered Nurse

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. The RN Preceptor is responsible for orienting, training, and mentoring with the on boarding process for Registered Nurses and existing employees. Will be identified as a liaison to ensure effective communication between members of nursing staff, management, and director.

Requirements

Must complete the Tennessee Oncology Preceptor Training Class – required
No less than one year experience in the clinical area as a Tennessee Oncology RN
Associate Degree in Nursing
OCN preferred
Current Tennessee License; unrestricted
Current CPR certification required
Familiarity on Quality and Regulatory Matters
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification Required
Able to travel to satellite clinic when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Oversees the clinical orientation of new hires during orientation period.
Acts as a role model to assist the orientee to: socialize in the workplace, learn and develop clinical practice, shape critical thinking and judgment skills; supervise to ensure patient safety
Proficient in the drug storage cabinet with ability to train others in all of the processes.
Skilled at mixing chemotherapy and therapeutic medications for proficiency in training the process to the orientee ensuring best practice
Works with the clinician to review documentation processes and forms for the patient visits
Monitors the orientation checklist so that outcomes are met within the appropriate time frame.
Communicates with members of management regarding new hire progress.
Collaborates with manager in 45 and 90 day evaluation.
Provides expertise in Clinical skills and knowledge with the ability to provide rationale for tasks performed.
Follows and understands all Clinical policy and procedures ensuring best practice.
Collaborates with the training team on assessed education needs in order to develop organized, proficient, and quality focused education program.
Works in collaboration with all departments to ensure organizational goals are met.
Select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new processes.
Following orientation be available as a resource mentor for the employee
Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the systems.
Conducts job specific application training minimum once per quarter.
Preceptor will train in the new employee’s clinic within their region.
Preceptor will work at their home clinic when not orienting a new employee and help with special projects if time and staffing permits.
Participates with new version functionality testing of potentially all applications ( EMR, Healthstream, etc.).
Supports end users with defining and resolving issues with the new versions.
Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature
Supports and adheres to Tennessee Oncology mission, vision, and values.
Must meet all essential functions of the clinical staff position job description precepting for