Per Diem Oncology Nurse Navigator - Tophsam

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist physicians; conduct patient assessments.
• Receive patient telephone calls and intervene appropriately for that patient's specific needs promptly.
• Alert physician as needed to patient needs that require physician intervention.
• Follow up with patients as needed by telephone, to ensure compliance with treatment guidelines and to evaluate changing or uncertain clinical situations.
• Draw blood from ports, central lines, and peripheral IV access.
• Perform other procedures as needed.
• Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment, and documentation are completed safely and effectively.
• Maintain open and effective communication with all physicians, employees, and vendors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, in-services and continuing education programs, national and regional professional organizations, and community-sponsored programs specific to Oncology and Hematology.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice and provide recommendations on practice clinical policies and processes to practice Directors.
• Cookbook patient care responsibilities within the scope of the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
• Demonstrate respect for the life, dignity, and rights of all persons.

Required Experience

• Licensed Nurse within the State of Maine required
• 2-5 years plus nursing professional experience required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Two years of Hematology/Chemotherapy/Oncology nursing experience preferred
• ONS Chemotherapy & Bio-therapy Certification or ability to get certification within 3 months of employment supported through the orientation process
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff
• Detail-oriented, strong follow-up skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities