RN Medical Oncology- Part Time - Dayshift

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, dayshift position for an RN in Medical Oncology. The role involves providing direct patient care, administering medications and therapies, patient education, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position requires adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, and specific oncology guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment for chemotherapy administration. The facility is committed to reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Two to three years oncology experience.
• Competent intravenous skills.
• Completion of Comprehensive Cancer and chemotherapy course for new oncology nurses.
• ONS chemotherapy provider card required within 6 months of employment.
• Current State Nursing License.
• Communication skills necessary to effectively provide instruction, explanations, and communicate with the health team.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• ONS certification preferred with recertification every four years.
• OCN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person.
• Records observations, changes, and reactions accurately, concisely, and legibly.
• Plans, implements, and documents health teaching with the patient and/or significant other.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs, developing and implementing an individual plan of care.
• Assesses pain, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting specific to diagnosis and therapy.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care provided to patients and administers direct care.
• Assists physicians with patient procedures and exams.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and legibly.
• Administers medications, including IVs, according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Administers chemotherapy and biologic therapies according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies and maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and in the clinical experience of students.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Recognizes and reports findings outside the normal range for the age group.
• Observes lab values pertinent to specific diagnosis and therapy and reports abnormalities to the physician.
• Communicates and serves as a liaison between the patient’s family and services needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commitment to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
• Adherence to Oncology Nursing Guidelines and use of specially designed chemotherapy personal protective equipment is required per hospital policy and procedure.

What This Job Offers

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