Oncology Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
• Must relate relevant experience, training, and education during the interview process.
• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying is desired.
• Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice.

Nice To Haves

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

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 appropriate caregivers.
• Formulate and revise individualized plans of care and discharge plans using assessment data and input from patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision, following physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards of care, 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, progress toward goals, and the effectiveness of interventions; revise plans as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses, and physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and contribute to nursing quality improvement and patient outcomes.
• Support the education, role development, and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, and clergy to coordinate care and support patients and families.