Registered Nurse

American Oncology Network • Hot Springs, AR

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides safe, accurate and efficient patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration. Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with role. Provides triage care when necessary. Communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members. Key Performance Areas include safely and accurately administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers, using Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines. Responsibilities also include accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines, new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support. Thorough, accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of treatment rendered to patients is required, ensuring appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications and activities. Proper patient identification per JBI for all patient encounters must be followed. The role involves educating patients and caregivers about medications, side effects and planned treatment course, and interacting with patients and families in a caring, professional manner. Telephone triage includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from various sources from emergent to non-urgent and responding accordingly. Assisting with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, recommending new items, and placing stock in storage areas in a timely manner are also part of the role. The nurse must complete annual required safety and nursing trainings, attend all mandatory staff meetings, and maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information. Assistance in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs is also expected. The position may require working at any Company location to help meet business needs on an as-needed basis and working overtime when given sufficient notice. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree
• Unencumbered RN License in state of employment or multi-state license
• Current CPR and BLS certifications
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed
• Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting
• Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential
• Strong critical thinking skills, including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills
• Detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters
• Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development
• Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to work remotely effectively as required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Second language is an asset but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, accurate and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration.
• Follow all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with role.
• Provide triage care when necessary.
• Communicate patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members.
• Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers, using Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
• Accurately and safely dispose of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Responsible for new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
• Thoroughly, accurately and timely document in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of treatment rendered to patients.
• Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications and activities.
• Follow proper patient identification per JBI for all patient encounters.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects and planned treatment course.
• Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
• Prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent, and respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
• Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies.
• Recommend purchase of new items as needed.
• Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
• Complete annual required safety and nursing trainings.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
• Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Assist in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs.
• Work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs on an as-needed basis, within reasonable expectations.
• Work overtime when given sufficient notice.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adhere to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network
• 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options (available to full-time and part-time staff members)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options
• Annual summits providing employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country
• Professional development programs
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees