RN II

The US Oncology Network•Rockville, MD

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the RN II provides professional nursing care to oncology and hematology patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The nurse applies knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences among late-adolescent, adult, middle-aged, and elderly patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN assesses and supports therapeutic management of patient and family needs and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. For infusion nursing, the role also includes programming portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, instructing patients or caregivers in home pump use, and maintaining and documenting pump use. The position may involve exposure to conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic, including communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations. It requires extensive standing and walking, a full range of body motion, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
Current RN state license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
Three to five years of nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Oncology certification.
For infusion nursing, a Chemotherapy Immunotherapy provider card.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Interview patients about their current health status and medical history; collect and document nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report health assessments, physical examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs, provide teaching and instructional materials, and offer psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision, using correct medication or blood product, dose, route, time, and technique.
Ensure pre-authorization and applicable consent forms are obtained before therapy administration.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and discussing modifications or symptoms with the physician.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Document patient care and treatments accurately; apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment, restock supplies, follow OSHA guidelines for cytotoxic agents and potentially infectious materials, follow disinfection protocols, and maintain equipment to quality-control standards.
Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and document information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain efficient patient flow through exam rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests and procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient calls and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication and services among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; help patients locate community resources.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Serve as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants; provide nursing coverage at satellite offices as needed.
Mentor and precept less experienced nurses and provide day-to-day guidance.
Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
For infusion nursing, program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery; teach patients or caregivers to use pumps at home; clean and maintain pumps after use; and document pump use.
Perform other duties as assigned.