Oncology Nurse

The Oncology Nurse provides direct care to oncology patients, ensuring safe and high-quality care throughout all stages of treatment. This role supports patients in managing their diagnosis, promoting autonomy and independence, and utilizing effective disease, symptom, and psychosocial management techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and administer chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under physician supervision, ensuring proper billing verification before administration.
• Conduct patient assessments, draw blood via port catheter or PICC line, and monitor Coumadin levels while providing patient education.
• Educate patients and families about chemotherapy side effects and encourage use of patient portals for ongoing care management.
• Schedule chemotherapy, hydration, injections, and bone marrow procedures in the electronic medical record system.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain accurate, timely patient documentation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Verify patient allergies, maintain up-to-date skills in chemotherapy administration, and attend continuing education to keep nursing license current.
• Collaborate with the Charge Nurse to support daily operations and ensure compliance with established processes and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification through ONS or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Current CPR/BCLS certification
• Excellent IV skills and ability to access port-a-caths and PICC lines
• Basic typing, keyboard, and computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology specific to oncology/hematology
• Previous oncology/hematology experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients using technology
• Exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and stress
• Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively
• Ability to set priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines while ensuring compliance
• Ability to multitask efficiently and communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare teams