Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology

SCOPE :

Provides clinical support to the Medical Oncologist; Functions as a point person / coordinator of services for oncologists and oncology patients. Promotes the smooth transition of patient care from entry into MBPCC system until completion of treatment and throughout follow-up process. Assists designated physician(s) in a variety of professional and paraprofessional patient care activities as specified and requested.

FUNCTIONS :

• Clinical support for Medical Oncologist
• Phone triage
• Specialized nursing care of oncology patients
• Maintains patients' EMR
• Provides supervision for and delegations of duties to LPNs & Medical Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum of 5 years of general nursing experience

Active RN license in the state of LA required

ONS / OCN highly preferred

BLS CPR required

Oncology / Infusion nursing experience highly preferred