Oncology RN - IV Therapy and Injections

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting.

The Oncology Clinic RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
• Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation
• Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
• Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
• Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
• Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
• Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
• Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Associate degree (ASN, ADN or AAS) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience : 1 3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
• Licensure : Valid RN license in the State of Florida.
• Certification :
• BLS as issued by American Heart Association.
• Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within six (6) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS / ONCC has not already been obtained.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :
• Oncology background in the clinic setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Bachelor?s Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Work Experience : 1 3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
• Licensure : N / A
• Certification : Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1 3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and / or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and / or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood / body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Job : Oncology

Oncology

Organization :

Health First Medical Group LLC

Primary Location :

United States Florida Brevard County Viera

Schedule : Per Diem

Per Diem

Shift Times : 8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm

8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm

Job Level : Associate

Associate