FILLED Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Medical Oncology provides nursing care in an outpatient clinic as part of a multidisciplinary cancer-care team. The role supports patients through complex cancer care by conducting nursing assessments, managing symptoms, coordinating follow-up care, and providing education and emotional support to patients and their families. The nurse collaborates with oncologists and other specialists to deliver personalized, compassionate care. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. It is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse or by others under the nurse’s direction. The role uses nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess patient needs and provide age-appropriate care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or four 10-hour shifts. The position is based at the Phoenix campus, in a setting that includes multispecialty and subspecialty clinics.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
BLS certification.
Additional certification or continuing education may be required depending on the practice area.
Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the work area, as demonstrated through annual validations.
Relate experience, training, and education relevant to performing the job during the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs; review patient history and available clinical information; examine diagnostic and laboratory data; report abnormal results; and complete assessments and reassessments.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision, following physician orders, nursing plans, policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
Promote continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of patient education; revise care plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities in clinical practice.
Participate in shared leadership and contribute to the education, orientation, and role development of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
Contribute to safe, effective, equitable, timely, and efficient patient outcomes and participate in improving nursing quality indicators.
Communicate and collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external healthcare contacts, community providers, agencies, and clergy regarding patient care and support.
In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.