Office Oncology RN

Job Summary

Responsible for providing nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner including education and management of oral chemotherapy care plans and general nursing care to patients in an office setting. Carries out Physician orders including but not limited to assisting with procedures, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, PICC line care, VAD care, Hickman/Broviac care and maintenance, wound care, taking patient calls, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, calling in and preauthorizing prescriptions, coordinating supply levels, pre-certifying patients medical services, and assisting the physician with all other patient care as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum Years of Experience: None
• Substitutable Education & Experience: None
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Current South Carolina license as a Registered Nurse; ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification required within 6 months of hire and recertification as required; BLS and CPR certification; National Oncology Certification within 2 years of hire.
• Required Training: Strong analytical skills with in-depth knowledge of cancer and cancer therapy; Demonstrated proficiency in PICC line care, VAD care, Hickman/Broviac care and maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares clinical records and progress notes for each patient visit in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in educational in-service programs. Demonstrates continuous pursuit of current information and trends in oncology care.
• Awareness of cost containment and avoidance of drug waste. Communicate with the billing staff to proactively facilitate insurance approvals for all medications ordered including chemotherapy treatment prior to administration of any medications.
• Refers patients for ancillary testing and to consulting providers as instructed by the physician.
• Maintains, sterilizes and calibrates medical instruments as needed.
• Understands and agrees to seek compliance with OSHA and CLIA health and safety regulations.
• Assists physician with maintaining patient care logs including, but not limited to: ancillary tests, consent forms, and medical records. Maintains patient medical literature.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and coordinates supply levels.
• Notifies billing team to pre-certify patients for inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures, and other visits needing prior approval. Notifies hospital of pending patient admissions.
• Documents all situations, both internally and externally, that may arise out of the ordinary or are necessary to maintain accurate patient charts/records. Completes Online Occurrence reporting as appropriate.
• Helps maintain the work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Responsible for keeping supplies necessary to perform the job duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.