Registered Nurse RN

Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology

This position functions within the job description of a RN and also has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for these special patients.

(30%)
* Regularly assesses patient's/client's needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(30%)
* Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.

(20%)
* Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.

(10%)
* Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

(10%)
* Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

Other duties and responsibilities:

Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.

Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.

Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.

Participates in care conferences as assigned.

Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident.

Coordinates care provided by LPNs and certified nurse's aide.

Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.

Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.

Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.

Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.

Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.

Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.

Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.

Participates in regulatory surveys.

Participates in the performance improvement activities.

Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.

Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.

Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.

Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.

Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.

In addition to the generic RN administers complicated IV therapy, antibiotic, blood and chemotherapy.

Assesses patient for signs or symptoms of complications of cancer or treatment protocols.

Accurately uses central lines for drawing blood, administering chemotherapy, etc.

Interacts positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.

Demonstrates critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for medical and oncology patients.

Credential: RN:
Registered Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential: BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential: FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Education:

Associates Degree

Equivalent

Experience:

Bachelor in nursing preferred.

Education Specialization:

NRG

Essential: true

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS :

Full time Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months

Obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 3 years

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate and OCN as per ONS recommendations

Part time Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months

Encouraged to obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 3 years

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate and OCN (if applicable) per ONS recommendations

Casual Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Encouraged to pass ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course within 12-18 months

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration or ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course (if applicable) per ONS recommendations

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