RN Registered Nurse Oncology Ambulatory

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This RN role is a pivotal part of patient care at the Cancer Center, serving as the focal point between the interdisciplinary team and the patient. Unlike traditional hospital-based nursing, the RN manages a panel of patients at varying stages of oncology care rather than a set nurse-to-patient ratio following established care plans. Most duties are not direct patient care. Daily work includes patient communication, education and triage, mostly by phone or electronically; coordinating and preparing for patient-physician visits, including inpatient treatments; addressing medication needs and interpreting laboratory values and pathology; understanding treatment regimens, nursing indications and adverse reactions; and building relationships with physicians and other oncology team members.

The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. It is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and others under their direction, and requires specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skills to assess information and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to patients' physical and developmental ages.

The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The primary location is Banner - University Medical Center Tucson at 3838 N Campbell Ave. Travel to 1891 W Orange Grove Rd may be required, though it is not routinely required at this time.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure applicable to the state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• May need additional certification or continuing education based on area of practice.
• Must demonstrate through the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area, as demonstrated through annual validations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge-planning needs; review patient history, diagnostic and laboratory information, and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers.
• Formulate and revise patient-specific plans of care and discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of health care team activities, following physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, patient progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of teaching; revise care plans as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, including physician orders and responses to treatment.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in shared leadership, professional quality improvement, nursing education, orientation, precepting and mentoring as appropriate.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families and external health care contacts; synthesize and prioritize information from multiple sources to support patients and families through changes in health status.
• Communicate with, educate and triage oncology patients, primarily by telephone or electronic means.
• Coordinate and prepare for patient-physician visits, including inpatient treatments; address medication needs and interpret laboratory values and pathology.
• Understand oncology treatment regimens, nursing indications and adverse reactions, and collaborate with physicians and oncology team members.
• In some roles, supervise department staff and workflow.

Benefits

• The organization describes its nurse-focused investment as including better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community; specific benefit plans are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed