Registered Nurse - Twain

Overview

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. CCCN has provided patients with groundbreaking treatments for over 50 years, with state-of-the-art facilities across Southern Nevada. The team focuses on patient-centered care, innovation, discovery, and improved outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada
• Field:
Nursing
• Organization:
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
• Facility:
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding their status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
• Review and report the results of health status assessment, physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment to the provider.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instruction; provide psychosocial support to patients and families; maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician; administer medications/blood products with correct medication, dosage, route, time, and technique; obtain pre-authorization and consent forms as needed.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patients and labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting with the physician regarding dosage modifications and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central lines/catheter devices; maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments; apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain a safe work environment by restocking supplies, following OSHA guidelines for cytotoxic agents and biohazardous waste, ensuring disinfection protocols, and maintaining equipment per quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests, assisting physicians with exams, maintaining patient flow, coordinating consultations, pre-testing, diagnostics, referrals, and future appointments; triage patient phone calls and document in the chart; facilitate communication among patient/family and interdisciplinary team; assist patients in locating community resources.
• Collaborate inter-professionally, assist and collaborate with clinical research, act as a resource to LPNs/LVNs and medical assistants, and provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.

• High School Diploma; graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
• RN license and current registration with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: 1 year in Oncology; BSN preferred; must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Business experience: 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.

Environment:
The work environment is representative of an oncology/hematology clinic. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other related conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable performance of essential functions.

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients, dexterity, eye-hand coordination; standing and walking for extended periods; occasional lifting of items up to 40 lbs; requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Please note:

This description is general in nature and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Ready for your next career challenge? Submit your resume and apply. We offer excellent benefits, a team environment, professional development, and the opportunity to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting cancer.