Registered Nurse

Overview

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest cancer treatment and research networks, with over 1,400 affiliated physicians, 400 locations nationwide, and more than 800,000 patients treated annually. Cancer Care Centers of Brevard is seeking a Full-Time Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position offers a comprehensive full-time benefits package and requires travel between our Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Merritt Island locations as part of a float schedule.

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.

Scope :Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains work environment Restocks the supply area as needed.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols.
• Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses Other duties as assigned Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications :

• Education/Training - Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• RN I - 0-3 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred
• RN II - 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred
• RN Sr. 5+ Years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Oncology certification preferred Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. * Specialty Specific Responsibilities

Applicants will be hired into the title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.