Specialty Registered Nurse - Cancer Center Treatment Room - FT - Day

Oncology Registered Nurse

Location: Topeka, KS

Position Status: Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week: 40

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Oncology RN is responsible for coordinating patient care. Assesses information that is given to them from the patient via phone or in person, communicating information to providers and obtains orders if needed. Provides triaging to patients with symptom management and provides recommendations from the provider. Administration of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy treatments to patients. Oncology assessment and lab assessment to determine if meets criteria for treatment. Close collaboration with provider for best patient care.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

1 year Experience in acute care. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)

Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)

Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse - KSBN Required

Basic Life Support - BLS RQI or other certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - ONS Must obtain within 90 days or hire and prior to administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Magnet - ONCC-Magnet Preferred

What You Will Do

Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.

Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.

Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.

Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.

Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department

Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.

Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.

Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.

Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.

Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.

Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour