Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network•St. Matthews, KY

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About The Position

Radiotherapy Clinics of Kentuckiana is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to oncology patients at its Louisville, Kentucky and Jeffersonville, Indiana locations. Under general supervision, the RN follows national and company standards and specialty regulations and accounts for the physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific needs of patients from late adolescence through older adulthood. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position follows a Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends. The work takes place in an oncology/hematology clinic environment, where exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other common clinic conditions is possible. Physical requirements include a full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and extended periods of standing and walking. The RN may occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds, and must have corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
Hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
Have 3-5 years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology (oncology experience is listed as preferred).
Meet the physical demands of the role, including extended standing and walking and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of oncology nursing experience.
Oncology certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Assess patients’ health status by interviewing them about their current status and medical history.
Collect and document nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report health assessment and physical examination results, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Ensure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained before therapy administration when applicable.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.
Maintain the work environment and restock supplies as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and other materials potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Maintain disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality-control standards.
Support clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and documenting information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of examination rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team, and coordinate related patient-care services as needed.
Help patients locate available community resources.
Assist with and collaborate on clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Serve as a mentor or preceptor and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Participate in professional development and maintain current oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing educational opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.