Registered Nurse - Oncology

Job Description Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY: To provide the utmost care with emotional support and stability to assist patients and their families work through the treatment process. Must possess a wide range of clinical and soft skills in order to be most effective. The Oncology Nurse must be able to keep accurate records, attend to a great number of details while working under pressure and be able to effectively communicate technical information to patients and their families, physicians and co-workers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide care for patients during chemotherapy treatment process. Mathematical abilities required in keeping with standards of nursing practice in order to safely administer chemo agents. Initiates IV access, administers IV chemotherapeutic agents and monitors patients for safety and response at all times. Manage patient symptoms and must possess assessment skills and be able to prioritize effectively and respond appropriately to changes in patient status. Create a supportive treatment environment. Orders and accounts for medical supply stock and chemotherapy administering supplies. Assist patients with care and concern in managing complicated and technical treatments. Accurately record the patient’s treatment history. Provide educational information to patients, patient’s family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy. Answer inquires and provide advice as needed with important patient education detail. Assist patients who have received acute diagnosis with utmost concern and care. Assessment of patients prescriptions, diagnosis, pertinent labs, and patients’ condition. REQUIRED SKILLS: Must possess a wide range of clinical nursing skills. Must be able to provide appropriate clinical treatment as directed by Oncologist for specific diagnosis. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Four year degree in the practice and study of nursing. 2-5 years of experience working as an oncology nurse in a clinical setting is preferred. OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS: Provide impeccable documentation by accurately documenting the ongoing treatment history of the patient. This may be in written and/or via computer and/or computer laptop. Must be comfortable with use of computer for charting such information. Excellent keyboarding skills is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr