RN ONCOLOGY-Casual

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

About The Position

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintains accountability for his/her own practice; provides nursing care for patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the acute oncology care setting. The Registered Nurse also delegates/provides direction to other nursing personnel in the unit in accordance with their level of experience and expertise.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse in good standing
ONS Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Current BLS, certification or willing to obtain
Meets OMC health requirements
Ability to perform essential functions of a Registered Nurse
Knowledge of current nursing practices and technical skills
Maintains expertise in oncology nursing
Skilled in use of basic patient care equipment and supplies
Ability to demonstrate and maintain required competencies
Ability to recognize change in patient condition/body systems
Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes
Accuracy and attention to detail in performing all job duties
Ability to assess multiple systems, develop plan of care, provide intervention and education, and assess outcomes of patient care
Ensure that all physician orders are transcribed accurately and carried out as soon as possible
Ability to effectively participate in the interdisciplinary care team
Ability to delegate to appropriate care team members
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family members, and team mates
Ability to effectively handle stress
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality per OMC HIPAA policy
Ability to provide age appropriate and culturally appropriate care
Willingness and ability to perform additional duties on an as needed basis
Willingness to participate in the orientation process of new staff
Proficient keyboarding and computer skills
Ability to learn OMC computer applications

Nice To Haves

Prefer 6 months of acute care experience. (Oncology/Infusion experience preferred)
OCN (preferred to be obtained)
Voluntary participation in OMC activities Participating in one or more voluntary activities to promote OMC including, but not limited to: community relations events, parades/community celebrations, open houses, etc.
Quality Improvement activities Actively participates in hospital-wide quality improvement activities
Community Education Actively participates in community education activities as available
Provides outstanding customer service Outstanding customer service recognition nominee or letters of commendation from patients, patient families, or co-workers

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with nurse practice acts
Delegates patient care appropriately to other team members.
Follows the Standards of Nursing Care as well as the Nursing Process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evlauation while delivering high quality patient care.
Follows Oncology Nursing Society standards and maintains documentation accordingly
Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy and other infusions in the outpatient setting
Participates in the interdisciplinary plan of care to ensure that quality nursing care is provided
Utilizes community resources to enhance the care of oncology patients
Serves in the patient case manager role as needed
Coordinates and facilitates clinic schedule for oncologist
Reviews charts prior to the oncology clinic day to ensure that all necessary documention is organized and easily accessible for the Oncologist
Pushes images to HP and faxes request for images to be uploaded.
Facilitates scheduling of follow-up appointments, chemotherapy appointments, and any tests ordered by the Oncologist
Ensures that orders are addressed accurately and timely.
Summarizes clinic updates and shares with team via email.
Continually strives to meet and exceed customer service standards in all interactions with customers, which include patients, visitors, other hospital employees, and medical staff
Demonstrates a team/collaborative approach with colleagues
Helps and supports co-workers and physicians
Helps and supports patients and their families
Serves as the oncology expert in the clinic/hospital/community
Demonstrates critical thinking skills
Applies knowledge base to clinical situation
Anticipates patient needs
Prioritizes patient care based on individual, departmental, and overall hospital patient needs
Initiates appropriate inteventions in a timely manner
Communicates effectively
Interacts with physicians regarding patient status on an on-going basis
Communicates effectively with all members of the patient care team
Communicates patient status and plan of care with patient and their family
Attends staff meetings and mandatory education
Takes initiative to complete all mandatory education requirements including HealthStream without being reminded
Attends 80% of department meetings annually.
Maintains appropriate licenses and certifications independently
Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
ONS Biotherapy administration certification