Oncology Nurse Job Description
Oncology nurse
provides direct nursing care for hematology/oncology patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
Oncology Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective oncology nurse job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included oncology nurse job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Oversees the maintenance and care of examination equipment and supplies including maintaining stock levels of supplies and materials, checking for outdates, and ensuring center exam room and equipment is in good working order
Adhere to all medical facility’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program
Taking exceptional care of people by providing and coordinating the delivery care to the Oncology population using Advanced Nursing process, practicing within a collaborative arrangement and according to nursing care standards
Take exceptional care of people by providing and coordinating the delivery care to the patients using Advanced Nursing process, practicing within a collaborative arrangement and according to nursing care standards
Promote collaborative relationships between the hospital/university and all customers
Promote the safety and well being of patients and strives for continuous improvement results that meet or exceed expectations
Collaborating with the patient’s medical team
Assessing patients and providing them with the appropriate care
Inputting nursing documentation into patient's electronic medical record
Accessing other programs to access patient information
Oncology Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Oncology Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ONS, BLS, ACLS, ONCC, OCN, EFM, NCC, OB, AOCNS, AOCNP
Education for Oncology Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the oncology nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, School of Nursing, Education, Graduate, Science, Oncology, Nursing Program, Associates, Department of Education, English
Skills for Oncology Nurse
Desired skills for oncology nurse include:
Bereavement counseling techniques
Equipment
Facilities
Oncology treatment procedures
Supportive care principles and techniques for oncology patients
Sick leave and overtime
Treatments of oncological diseases and reactions and side effects of related therapy methods
Human growth and development
Assessment
Desired experience for oncology nurse includes:
Starting in the treatment area where patients get radiation and then transitioning to clinic, as needed
Administering chemotherapy
Monitoring and developing the plan of care for the cancer patient
Administering medications, including chemo
Review your health history
Assess and monitor your physical and emotional status
Oncology Nurse Examples
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Oncology Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of oncology nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for oncology nurse
- Keep track of your laboratory, pathology and imaging studies
- Safely administer medications, fluids and cancer treatments (e.g., chemotherapy)
- Collaborate with your doctors and other clinicians about your treatment plan
- Help you understand the disease, your treatment plan and possible side effects
- Help translate complex medical terminology and answer questions
- Communicate with your doctors on your behalf
- Help you plan for and manage symptoms throughout treatment
- Administering blood products, IVIG, and hydration
- Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process
- Following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines
Qualifications for oncology nurse
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program
- Management of a caseload of ambulatory medical oncology patients
- Acting as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Providing continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up
- Knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral and biological sciences normally acquired via approved nursing program
- Able to provide age and culturally specific care to the population served
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Our growing company is hiring for an oncology nurse. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for oncology nurse
- Provide safe and therapeutic care
- Tracking and documenting the flow of patients through diagnostic and treatment services
- Partner with Pulmonology practice provide pulmonary visits for low risk lung nodule patients
- Provide shared decision making patient visits for low dose lung CT program
- Partner with Pulmonology practice to review test and imaging results and relay them to patients with a plan of care
- Partner with Oncology Clinical Service Line to lead tele-pulmonary strategy for regional hospitals and medical centers
- Provide project and program management and oversight for lung nodule and low dose lung CT programs
- Patient Preparation
- Patient, courteous, and tactful
- Ability to communicate and relate well with staff, physician(s) and the public
Qualifications for oncology nurse
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of acute care experience in a Medical Surgical (Oncology Preferred) setting
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 yr exp as a Charge RN in Medical Surgical (Oncology Preferred) setting
- Minimum 1-3 years of oncology experience, strongly preferred
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
- OCN Certification, recent oncology experience, experience with clinical trials preferred
- BSN or must obtain within 3 years of hiring
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of oncology nurse. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for oncology nurse
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and critical analysis skills
- Demonstrates ability to function under stress
- Triage telephone calls from patients, physicians, hospitals, and home health and hospice agencies requiring medical intervention, collaborating with physician(s) as necessary
- Perform evaluation and treat acute patient problems
- Identify health hazards in the patient’s environment, patient risk factors
- Provide routine follow-up examinations as required
- Refer patient to appropriate services when complexity exceeds the scope of practice of the practitioner
- Provide pre-treatment education to patients and their families in the office
- Provide education to office staff as required
- Assist with preparation, administration, and supervision of chemotherapy as staff and physician coverage may require
Qualifications for oncology nurse
- Three years nursing experience in a hospital setting with management experience preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university or Associate's degree required
- A minimum of 2 years of related oncology nursing experience preferred
- Current nursing license and CPR Certification required
- Current unrestricted Compact RN license in the State of Texas (Required)
- Must be obtain additional RN licenses in other States
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of oncology nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for oncology nurse
- Provide placement of peripherally inserted catheters
- Maintain and triage problems related to central lines
- Evaluate and treat patients in the emergency room as required
- Provide first call coverage and assist with morning or evening hospital rounds as required
- Collaborate with physician to formulate and review medical protocols
- Monitor and ensure accuracy of recording on patient medical records
- Responsible for conducting periodic review of policy and procedures
- Serve as a resource person for other staff personnel
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshop and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends and knowledge in field of expertise
- Caring for patients requiring long-term pain management and those receiving chemotherapy
Qualifications for oncology nurse
- At least 3-5 years of previous RN experience
- OCN or CCRP preferred
- Arizona Registered Nursing License (Current)
- Hold a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Nursing earned between December 2016 and May 2017
- Possess a current unencumbered MA RN license
- Be able to work 40 hours on a day/night rotation including weekends and holidays
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an oncology nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for oncology nurse
- Providing health education to patients and their families
- Coordinates the continuum of care and reduction of time to treatment across multiple modalities
- The Nurse Navigator will serve as a liaison between the patient and family, primary care physician, internal and external care providers, specialists, referrers, support network members social workers, and the wider healthcare community
- Closely monitor and assess complex research patients through treatment course
- Educates research patient on study procedures and ensures protocol adherence
- Administer injections, including PPD, Flu vaccines, and immunizations
- Attends monthly staff meetings and teleconferences
- Attends weekly study status teleconference
- Is familiar with the protocols on which the patients are enrolled
- Complete the inclusion/exclusion form and standard enrollment form accurately
Qualifications for oncology nurse
- Licensure to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required
- One (1) year experience in Radiation Oncology required
- Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to practice independently and as a team member required
- Current Nevada Nurse Practitioner license
- Must have taken advanced courses in evaluation and management of patients, pathophysiology health assessments
- Must have or eligible to have a Nevada Pharmacy and DEA License