Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory Clinic

## Registered Nurse RN Oncology Ambulatory Clinic Apply locations:
BUMG Health Center North (3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg
2) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4444439
** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
** C/P-Radiation Oncology-Clin-NC
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Nursing This is a beautiful cancer center located in sunny Tucson focused on being a High Reliability Organization.  We focus on people and quality in every interaction! The role is an opportunity learn and expand your clinical knowledge every single day.  If you are looking for a challenging and very rewarding position, we would be excited to have you on our team!
* One of only 57 NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation
* Ranked #1 clinic in the Banner Tucson market two consecutive years in a row
* Oncology Service Line recognized as Top Performing Cancer Center by Us News and World Report 2023-Current
* A Magnet Recognized organization
** This is a full-time position, scheduled 40 hours per week;
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm no call and no weekends.
** This RN role is a pivotal part of patient care at our Cancer Center. The RN coordinator is the focal point to the path between the interdisciplinary team and the patient. Daily routines include:
* Patient communication, education and triage
* Coordination of patient-physician visits, to include inpatient treatments
* Addressing medication needs, interpreting lab values and pathology
* Knowing treatment regimens, nursing indications and understanding adverse reactions
* Building a relationship with the physician and other key players of the oncology team
* Assisting pediatric and adult patients for radiation treatments under sedation

Schedule:

4X10 with days variable must be flexible

Location:

BUMG Tucson 3838 N Campbell Ave University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner
- University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner
- University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are.

Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other…