RN - Medical Oncology Clinic

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in a medical oncology clinic. The role coordinates and triages patient care and works collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The RN works with patient referral sources, facilitates appointments, coordinates transitions of care, and provides patient education on complex conditions. In partnership with individual patients, their families, and providers, the RN develops and implements individual health plans.

The RN collects and documents assessment data, develops and evaluates plans of care, administers medication, and verifies that care meets patient- and family-centered principles, practice standards, and regulatory requirements. The role supports evidence-based nursing practice, promotes an educational environment for students and staff, provides patient and family education and discharge planning, documents care in the medical record, reports variances, and participates in staff recruitment and retention. The RN may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree, nursing diploma, bachelor's degree in nursing, or master's degree in nursing.
• Valid RN license.
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• One or more years of oncology nursing experience.
• Current BLS.
• National nursing certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient assessment data in accordance with UAMS standards.
• Develop patient plans of care using assessment data and department or unit standards.
• Evaluate patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Administer medication according to department or unit standards and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Verify and evaluate that care is consistent with patient- and family-centered principles, practice standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the integration of current evidence into nursing practice.
• Promote an environment conducive to positive educational experiences for students and staff.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate and communicate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Document care appropriately in the medical record.
• Report variances in care, systems, or processes through appropriate channels.
• Participate in staff recruitment and retention.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice standards in compliance with ANA standards.
• Coordinate and triage patient care, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide education on complex conditions.
• Develop and implement individual health plans with patients, families, and providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree