Registered Nurse; RN - CMH Oncology

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - CMH Oncology - Days
## Registered Nurse (RN) - CMH Oncology
- Days Apply locations:
South Hill, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R45327

The Medical Oncology department at the Hendrick Cancer and Rehab Center is Southern Virginia’s premier cancer resource to provide advanced care for cancer and blood disorders. The care team delivers expert cancer care to patients with all types of cancer with the most common being breast, lung, prostate, and colorectal. In partnership with specialists at Community Memorial Hospital and VCU Health, the Medical Oncology department provides patients with multidisciplinary evaluations.

Treatment is administered using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and other medications and targeted agents. The infusion nurse care team administers chemotherapy and infusion medications in the infusion center which consists of nine chemotherapy chairs. Oncology nurses have the opportunity to become experts in their specialty through various certifications including biochemotherapy courses and oncology-specific certifications. The oncology department is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is partnered with VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The cancer center prides itself in providing patients with additional care consisting of clinical trials, genetic testing, survivorship care, and nutritional and psychosocial services.
Mon
- Fri 7:30a - 4p in Infusions    The Clinical Nurse I job Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse II job demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.

This job provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
The Clinical Nurse III job demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:  Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:  Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent    Experience

REQUIRED:

Clin I: N/A  Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience  Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience    Experience PREFERRED:  Clin I:
Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care…