RN II

Overview

Delaware’s Largest Cancer Treatment Group
- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, Newark, DE is a private practice comprised of 11 physicians and 10 APPs. Our mission is to provide quality cancer care to patients in our local community. We are affiliated with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community‑based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high‑quality, evidence‑based cancer care. Our board‑certified physicians in Hematology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Care Medicine, and breast surgery have trained and held faculty positions at nationally and internationally recognized academic centers.

They have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of malignant diseases and disorders of the blood and breast.

Through our relationship with the US Oncology Network, we offer competitive salary and affordable benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave.

We have an immediate opening for an RN II
. Under general supervision, the RN II provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. The RN II demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. The RN II collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs and supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding current status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
• Review and report the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Ensure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain work environment and restock the supply area as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood‑borne pathogen.
• Maintain all disinfection protocols.
• Maintain equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart. Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care as necessary.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Serve as mentor/preceptor and provide day‑to‑day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by…