Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
Registered nurse / oncology nurse
provides patient care specific to the age of the patient through utilization of the nursing process and by leadership to.
Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Be competent to analyze patient data with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional/psychosocial, spiritual, and chronological maturation process
Collects pertinent assessment data that includes present condition, past history, physical, spiritual and psychosocial information utilizing input from patient, significant other, and/or healthcare tem members as applicable
Closely monitoring patients as they are receiving chemotherapy
Working closely with physicians and following chemotherapy orders
Performing other ad-hoc duties
Model service excellence through leadership to promote collaborative relationships
Ensure clinical support crosses the patient care experience
The Registered Nurse in this department provides care for adult patients between 18 to 64 years
Provide direct quality care for those patient requiring infusion therapy, blood and component transfusion, and chemotherapy on an outpatient basis
Provide care according to the individualized needs of the patient using the nursing process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act
Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ONS, BCLS, ACLS, IV, OCN, AOCNS, AOCNP, CPON
Education for Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the registered nurse / oncology nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Graduate, School of Nursing, Education, Science, Associates, Nursing Program, English, Department of Education, Nursing Education
Skills for Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse
Desired skills for registered nurse / oncology nurse include:
Purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer
Reimbursement procedures and charge capture
Oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities
Nursing standards of care for specialty care area
Reimbursement procedures
Professional issues
Hospital and unit performance improvement processes and participates in the process
Specific conditions
Psychological needs of patients
Psychosocial
Desired experience for registered nurse / oncology nurse includes:
The oncology experience and certification must be recent (within the previous five (5) years)
Independent, critical thinking necessary
Current licensure as a Texas RN or compact license is accepted
Orient families and staff
On occasion, be responsible for the assessment, treatment of care of patients including adult and geriatric
Advise clinic project team on start up clinic processes and policies and procedures
Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Examples
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Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of registered nurse / 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 registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Be accountable and responsible on a continuing basis for providing medications (including investigational medications, chemotherapy and biologic therapy), blood products, and conducting procedures with the ambulatory patient at the direction of an LIP
- Participate in collection of research data per protocol as directed by study team
- Organize and collaborate care between the physician's clinic, research team, and the Reid Family ITU
- Displays professionalism and teamwork
- Be accountable and responsible for planning and providing comprehensive outpatient care to patients/families being cared for by the Medical Oncology Gynecological/Surgical physicians of the Cancer Institute
- Function as a practice liaison with surgical services to optimize OR and ASC utilization
- Be responsible for identifying special needs of patients and making referrals to other healthcare professionals to facilitate holistic care of each patient
- Be responsible on a continuing basis for planning and providing comprehensive outpatient care to patients/families with cancer being cared by for the Radiation Oncologists of the Cancer Institute
- Be responsible for teaching, counseling, advocacy, and all supportive functions needed to assist the patient and family to cope with and adjust to their treatment and diagnosis
- Chemo Certification within 6-12 months
Qualifications for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
- Current ACLS certification or must attain within 3 months of hire
- Minimum of one year of current medical oncology, radiation oncology and/or infusion oncology nursing experience, preferably in an acute care facility
- Must be able to triage patient needs both in the clinic and on the telephone
- Current BLS required and ACLS certification required within 1 month of hire
- Completion of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course, required within 1 month of hire
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Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
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Our growing company is looking for a registered nurse / oncology nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- OCN within 2 years
- Use knowledge of human growth and development to modify services to the age and development stage of the patient
- Responsible for meeting the Standards of Practice for Oncology/Medical Intermediate Care Unit and managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment
- Assists physician bed side procedures and Draws blood from venous lines
- Responsible for maintaining customer friendly atmosphere along with adhering to the ASPIRE expectations
- Administering and monitor chemotherapy/biotherapy agents if credentialed
- Prepare exam rooms for procedures using proper sterile field techniques
- Assess patients pre-procedure
- Maintain proper documentation, chart patient histories and physicals, including appropriate documentation of medical records
- Your responsibilities will include vascular access for administration of IV medications
Qualifications for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Previous oncology-related experience in a hospital or ambulatory office setting
- NYS RN license or eligibility for licensure
- BLS and IV certifications
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively collaborate and provide an exceptional patient experience
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (preferred) from accredited school of nursing - If ADN nurse must have 2 years of working RN experience
- Chemo Cert a plus
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Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of registered nurse / oncology nurse. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Administer conscious sedation medications in a safe manner
- Intra-procedure monitoring of sedated patient
- Post-procedural monitoring and appropriate discharge criteria
- Prepare specimens for pathology
- Assist with injured patients
- Performing medication inventory, restocking and maintenance of crash cart including all life support equipment
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned following site policies within legal scope of responsibility
- Draw/Mix and administer injections and chemotherapy, and monitor patients' during/post administration
- Administer post-biopsy vital sign checks on patients
- Work with our Research Department on Clinical Trial protocols and compliance of Research protocols
Qualifications for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- ONS Chemo-Biotherapy Certificate required
- BCLS CPR required / ACLS a plus
- CPR, Chemo Certified Preferred
- 1 year of experience strongly preferred
- 6 months of Acute care experience in a hospital setting is required
- Minimum of one year current medical oncology nursing experience, preferably in an acute care facility
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Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered nurse / 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 registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN) will work full-time 40 hours/week with need for flexibility to accommodate clinical trial patient schedule, with core business hours Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
- Registered Nurse (RN) will report directly to the Clinical Design Executive
- Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards
- Registered Nurse (RN) will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, the patient, and their family specific to their plan of care relative to the clinical trial, diagnosis, and treatment plan
- Registered Nurse (RN) will possess strong Oncology Infusion skills
- Registered Nurse (RN) will have minimum of FIVE as Acute Care or Ambulatory Infusion Center RN
- Registered Nurse (RN) may work weekends and holiday rotation to accommodate patients infusion schedule as needed
- Collaborative nurse expectations to include improving patient flow by supporting the physicians and assisting to meet regulatory documentation requirements
- This position offers phenomenal opportunity!
- Be a part of an MD Anderson Cancer Network affiliated organization
Qualifications for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Completion of the ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course
- Med/Surg and/or Oncology experience preferred
- Chemotherapy certification desired
- Registered Nurse – NH or other Compact State
- 0 – 6 months direct related experience
- BCLS certified – for selected nursing positions within 30 days
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Registered Nurse / Oncology Nurse Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of registered nurse / oncology nurse. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement throughout the network
- Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic cancer care through collaborative strategies with others
- Adheres to ONS guidelines for practice of Oncology Nursing and safe handling of hazardous drugs
- Collaborates with multi-disciplinary and multi-specialty colleagues to provide optimal patient care
- Plans, implements and evaluates care based on age specific requirements of the patient
- Initiates/participates in performance improvement activities that result in approved outcomes
- Adheres to established guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of practice
- Models commitment to customer service
- Supports and enhances patient self-determination
- Serves as a resource for patients, family and staff in addressing ethical issues
Qualifications for registered nurse / oncology nurse
- Minimum of one year of current medical oncology or radiation oncology nursing experience, preferably in an acute care facility
- Outpatient clinic experience strongly preferred
- We are a STAR Program certified institution, offering evidence-based and best practices cancer rehabilitation care
- We are fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), and one of only 10 hospitals in the country to receive the CoC's Outstanding Achievement Award for four consecutive surveys
- Recent acute med/surg RN experience
- OCN certification and BSN preferred