Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network • Newport News, VA

14d

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology RN for our offices located in Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg.
Please take this quick survey once you've submitted your resume to complete the application process: Registered Nurse PI Survey
If you have completed the survey before, even for another position, please do not take it again.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education required; BSN preferred
• Oncology experience strongly preferred
• Current RN state license required
• Current BCLS certification required
• OCN certification preferred
• Must be willing to travel between offices as needed

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Oncology experience strongly preferred
• OCN certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician
• Assesses and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician
• Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans and drug reactions. Initiates appropriate action.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow
• Phone triage as assigned
• Documents all elements of care
• Serves as a resource to the Medical Assistants
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or advanced practice provider
• Assesses patient and family needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees