RN Oncology Clinic PRN

HCA Healthcare • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the oncology clinic delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience.

The role includes assessing patients, carrying out provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and caregivers about conditions, treatment, medications, side effects, and follow-up. The position is designated PRN.

Requirements

• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of employment start date.
• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), a Registered Nurse Diploma, an Associate Degree, or a Bachelor's Degree within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, promptly identify changes in status, and report those changes.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed