Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Medical Oncology provides nursing care to patients in an outpatient oncology clinic as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes expert nursing assessments, symptom management, follow-up coordination, patient and family education, and emotional support. The nurse works with oncologists and other specialists to deliver personalized, compassionate cancer care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or four 10-hour shifts. The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. It requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills to assess patient needs and provide age-appropriate care. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by themselves and, where applicable, those under their direction.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the area of application 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 histories, diagnostic and laboratory data, and report abnormal results to appropriate caregivers.
Develop and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary health care team.
Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision in accordance with physician orders, 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, assess progress toward goals, and revise care plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and on time in the patient record.
Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participate in shared leadership, nursing quality improvement, and activities supporting safe, effective patient outcomes.
Support education, role development, and orientation for personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
Communicate and collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, community agencies, and clergy regarding patient care.
In some roles, supervise staff and departmental workflow.