Oncology RN - Cancer Building Radiation Oncology
Melbourne, Florida
Employer: Health First
Industry: Oncology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
• Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation
• Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
• Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
• Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
• Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
• Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
• Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures including medication administration, port-a-cath lab draws and heparin flushes.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree (ASN, ADN or AAS) from an accredited school of nursing. BLS as issued by American Heart Association
Work Experience: 1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Licensure: Valid RN license in the State of Florida. Certification: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within three (3) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS/ONCC has not already been obtained. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Work Experience:1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Licensure: N/A
Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1-3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise)
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
• Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation
• Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
• Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
• Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
• Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
• Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
• Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures including medication administration, port-a-cath lab draws and heparin flushes.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree (ASN, ADN or AAS) from an accredited school of nursing. BLS as issued by American Heart Association
Work Experience: 1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Licensure: Valid RN license in the State of Florida. Certification: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within three (3) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS/ONCC has not already been obtained. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Work Experience:1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
Licensure: N/A
Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1-3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (ADA, Travel, Environment, Noise)
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks
• Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle
Created: 2024-05-11
Reference: 072754
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Melbourne
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