Oncology Registered Nurse

Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and triage patients.
• Provide and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, monoclonal antibody therapy, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.
• Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the ONS and OSHA guidelines as gained through annual training and experience.
• Maintains a systematic and ongoing patient evaluation process, collecting and documenting evaluation data from all pertinent sources.
• Aid other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhere to all protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Willing to cross-train and perform duties as needed in other areas of the clinic including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent IV skills.
• Familiar with VADs.
• Willingness to work with research subjects and administer trial medications after an appropriately determined training period.

Basic Qualifications

• Current RN License.
• Oncology Certification.
• 2+ years’ experience in medical oncology preferred.
• 2 + years in Outpatient Infusion.
• Either ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certified.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards.
• May have long periods of sitting and/or standing and walking.