Oncology Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education accredited nursing program.
• ASN Associates Degree RN Required
• BLS (basic life support)

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of practice as a registered nurse in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• BSN Bachelors Degree RN Preferred
• A baccalaureate Degree (BSN) is preferred but not required.
• Specialty certification is recommended as soon as the RN is eligible: Oncology Certified Nurse and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate

Responsibilities

• Employs Nursing Professional Practice by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Develops, updates, and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals.
• Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patients transition across the care continuum.
• Supports overall clinical flow through clinical decision-making and patient prioritization.
• Performs comprehensive telephone and in-clinic triage for patients, identifying urgent and emergent conditions and escalating appropriately to providers.
• Provides evidence-based recommendations of symptom management within the scope of practice.
• Assists provider with clinical needs during patient visits as appropriate.
• Serves as a clinical resource for medical assistants and support staff.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient outcomes as appropriate.
• Performs and maintains essential competencies as required by the department, such as administering chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions, and any other therapeutic treatments.
• Follows provider orders in relation to patient care and documents interventions.
• Facilitates a learning environment for patients to educate them on disease processes and treatments.
• Educates patients on the care being provided to them and the treatment plan they are prescribed.
• Educates patients and families on disease process, treatment expectations, and symptom management.
• Coordinates with pharmacy on patient education of treatment plans if required by department.
• Provides patients with the education material needed to ensure health literacy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
• Free On-Site Parking