RN Oncology FT Nights

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated RN Oncology to join their team for full-time night shifts. This role involves providing comprehensive care and support to oncology patients and their families. The position focuses on patient education regarding treatments and side effects, managing patient forms, coordinating authorizations for treatments, and facilitating communication within the healthcare team. The RN will develop individualized care plans, administer and monitor chemotherapy, track patient adherence to medications, and collaborate with other professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Staying current with advancements in cancer treatment and documenting patient progress are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
1+ oncology experience [Required]
Port Flush [Required]
Associate's of Nursing [Required]

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) [Preferred]
1+ inpatient oncology , icu or pcu experience [Preferred]
1+ physician office experience [Preferred]
Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Provides supportive resources and education to patients and family members on treatment and side effects.
Teaches patients and their families about treatment expectations and procedures.
Completes necessary patient forms such as FMLA, disability, and letters of medical necessity.
Assists the benefits team in obtaining authorizations for chemotherapy and infusion-related treatments.
Facilitates communication by answering voicemails, emails, texts, and Microsoft Teams messages.
Develops and implements individualized care plans for patients, coordinating various aspects of oncologic patient care.
Triages and treats cancer-related issues, including administering and monitoring chemotherapy treatments.
Inputs chemotherapy treatment orders as per the ordering physician and coordinates treatment appointments with the infusion center.
Monitors patient adherence to oral chemotherapy medications and all other medications ordered by the physician.
Collaborates with a team of healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Researches new treatments and protocols for cancer patients to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements.
Consistently monitors and records patient progress, including responses to treatments and medications.
Other duties as assigned