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Requirements

• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Two to three years oncology experience, competent intravenous skills.
• Completion of Comprehensive Cancer and chemotherapy course for new oncology nurses.
• ONS chemotherapy provider card required within 6 months of employment.
• Current State Nursing License.
• Communication skills necessary to effectively: Provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other, Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other, Explain nursing intervention, Communicate with other members of the health team.
• BLS required.

Nice To Haves

• ONS certification preferred with recertification every four years.
• Special computer and use of electronic medical records skills utilized.

Responsibilities

• Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, charge nurse, supervisor, etc.)
• Records these observations, changes and reactions accurately, concisely and legibly.
• Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or significant other.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs. Based on those conditions and needs, develops and implements individual plan of care with revisions as patient’s condition and needs change.
• Assess pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting specific to diagnosis and therapy.
• Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to the patients and administers direct care, by using professional nursing skills and judgments as required.
• Includes pain assessment, interventions, and re-assessment.
• Assists physicians with patient procedures, and exams.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and legibly.
• Administers medications, including IV’s according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Administers chemotherapy and biologic therapies according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and in the clinical experience of students.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Recognizes and reports findings outside the normal range for this age group.
• Observes lab values pertinent to specific diagnosis and therapy. Reports abnormal to physician.
• Ability to communicate and serves as a liaison between patient’s family and services needed.
• Knowledgeable of importance of patient safety assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• May be scheduled overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours.