Registered Nurse

American Oncology Network•Springfield, MO

1d•$30 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, accurate, and efficient patient care, including patient assessment, review of laboratory results and vital signs, medication safety and dose verification, drug administration, and triage when necessary. The nurse communicates patient conditions effectively to multidisciplinary team members and follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with the role. The position administers oncology and other prescribed treatments, provides patient and caregiver education and ongoing support, documents care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and helps ensure accurate charge capture. The nurse also supports telephone triage, supply inventory, safety and nursing training, staff meetings, and training new employees. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The nurse may be expected to work at any company location as needed, travel to other clinic locations, and work overtime when given sufficient notice. Standard workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Nursing degree.
Unencumbered RN license in the state of employment or a multistate license.
Current CPR and BLS certifications.
Valid driver's license and a 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.
Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
EMR skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities and demands.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and remotely effectively as required.
Strong problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, and independent-judgment skills.
Interpersonal effectiveness, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Strong customer focus and ability to collaborate and build positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, conflicting priorities, stress, and professional development.

Nice To Haves

A second language is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents as ordered by providers, using Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
Dispose of biohazardous waste safely and accurately according to OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
Provide new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
Document treatment rendered in the EMR thoroughly, accurately, and promptly.
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following medication administration and activity guidelines.
Follow proper patient identification procedures for all patient encounters.
Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects, and planned treatment courses.
Interact with patients and families in a caring, professional manner.
Prioritize incoming telephone calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices, and respond appropriately within an appropriate time frame.
Assist with medical supply inventory and restocking, recommend new items as needed, and place stock in storage areas promptly.
Complete required annual safety and nursing training and attend mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Assist in training new employees on job duties according to JBIs.
Work at any company location as needed within reasonable expectations and work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and the Disaster Plan.