RN Clinician, Brown Cancer Center Downtown, Medical Oncology, 730a-4p

UofL Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oncology RN Clinician is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult and geriatric patients throughout all phases of oncology treatment. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the clinician provides patient-centered care using oncology knowledge and critical-thinking skills. The role supports Medical Oncology clinics, coordinates consultations and treatment scheduling, ensures laboratory work and other tests are completed and reviewed, and provides education and support to patients and families. It also works with triage and other clinical resources to provide ongoing support and continuity of care after clinic and treatment appointments. The clinician is expected to demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgment, effective communication, and continued learning about evidence-based oncology practices. The role includes independent clinical practice within established standards, supervision and delegation to unlicensed personnel, and participation in quality, safety, performance-improvement, accreditation, and professional-development activities. The position is based at Brown Cancer Center – UMC in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for the first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited or approved school of nursing.
Current unrestricted Kentucky nursing license.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider card.
Must enroll in or obtain a BSN within two years of hire; a BSN is preferred.
Must obtain ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN) within one year of eligibility.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, respond to inquiries or complaints, and seek appropriate assistance from leadership.
Ability to assess patients, collect information, draw appropriate conclusions to help guide treatment, interpret instructions, and deliver results.
Ability to learn relevant systems and databases as needed.
Strong relationship-building, initiative, information-gathering and analysis, problem-solving, flexibility, attention to detail, and task-management skills.
Ability to delegate appropriately to unlicensed personnel and follow up to ensure care has been provided.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Three years of oncology patient-care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN) upon hire.
Previous electronic medical record experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinic operations so patients are seen promptly, follow-up visits are arranged, and treatments and procedures are scheduled as ordered.
Interact with physicians and provide comprehensive patient education about chemotherapy and side effects; ensure laboratory work and other tests are appropriately ordered.
Maintain expertise in current oncology care, therapies, treatments, and patient outcomes.
Assess patients, including updating medical histories, reconciling medications, and performing focused system assessments; document findings and communicate changes in patient status to the appropriate provider.
Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, treatments, education, medications, patient responses, pain assessments, critical laboratory results, and other care.
Follow policies and procedures for medications administered in the clinic, including routes of administration, medication knowledge, and side effects.
Coordinate with pharmacy, social work, and other resources regarding preauthorization for medications, tests, or hospitalizations, and address situations in which patients lack coverage.
Use evidence-based practices to support quality patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient follow-up with patients, families, physicians, triage, APRNs, and other staff; make appropriate follow-up calls, including for missed or canceled appointments, to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including Clinical Trials, to ensure compliance with clinical-trial protocols and other care requirements.
Provide education and support, connect patients with community and other resources, and assist with appropriate referrals.
Initiate appropriate consent forms and follow policies and procedures for treatments, procedures, and clinical trials.
Practice independently within established standards, policies, and procedures; use critical thinking; and appropriately supervise and delegate to unlicensed personnel, with follow-up to ensure care is provided.
Participate in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and performance-improvement initiatives; represent the Cancer Center on committees and help prepare for accreditation surveys, including FACT, Joint Commission, and NAPBC.
Monitor patient goals and progress to evaluate outcomes.
Maintain professional growth, including oncology certification and chemotherapy provider credentials; attend and participate in professional conferences and share information with peers; participate in community activities and Cancer Center projects.
Maintain annual competencies and perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet facility, department, and patient needs.
Demonstrate collaboration, teamwork, service orientation, integrity, communication, organizational alignment, valuing diversity, developing others, and accountability for results.
Maintain confidentiality, protect sensitive data, follow safety standards, support team members, and provide effective customer service to patients, families, physicians, staff, visitors, and the broader healthcare community.