RN Oncology (Medical Support)

Marshfield Clinic • Minocqua, WI

135d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Oncology utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care to persons with cancer and their families. The RN is an essential member of the Oncology team who is responsible for implementing the plan of care for the patient. The individual assists patients and families by being sensitive to the need for emotional support, as well as therapeutic treatment. The RN collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care for Oncology patients. RNs in Oncology work within various roles by specialty whether this is Medical Oncology or Radiation Oncology. Nurses in Medical Oncology administer chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments while the nurses in Radiation Oncology assist to support the needs of the patients undergoing Radiation treatments. Some nurses may work within both specialties. Oncology nurses provide related education and triage; and serves as a resource referral for patients. The nurse interacts with physicians, pharmacy, Clinic personnel, to provide optimal care to the individual diagnosed with cancer and their family. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) guidelines are incorporated into professional practice. Nurses in Medical Oncology may also perform Apheresis procedures and/or Cellular Therapy product collections for patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification awarded by the AHA within one year of hire for those performing conscious sedation.
• Membership in the National Oncology Nursing Society or Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) within three months of hire/transfer into position.
• Completion of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within one year of hire/transfer into position for Medical Oncology RNs performing treatments/infusions.
• Obtain a minimum of 12 cancer-related continuing nursing education contact hours annually in oncology/hematology from hire and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within three and a half years of hire/transfer into position for Medical Oncology RNs performing treatments/infusions.
• Completion of Radiation Therapy Certificate course within two years of hire/transfer into position for Radiation Oncology RNs.
• Obtain a minimum of 12 cancer-related continuing nursing education contact hours annually in radiation oncology, and/or oncology/hematology from hire and/or obtain Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) for Radiation Oncology RNs.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years' nursing experience.
• In-patient or outpatient oncology nurse experience.
• Experience in acute care settings or varied clinical experiences if no oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families.
• Implement the plan of care for patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic treatment to patients and families.
• Administer chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments in Medical Oncology.
• Assist patients undergoing Radiation treatments in Radiation Oncology.
• Provide education and triage for patients.
• Interact with physicians, pharmacy, and clinic personnel to ensure optimal care.
• Incorporate Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) guidelines into professional practice.
• Perform Apheresis procedures and/or Cellular Therapy product collections as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree