Registered Nurse - Oncology

Oncology NurseThe Oncology Nurse is responsible to provide professional, safe, efficient, and high-quality nursing care to patients within their designated oncology departments. The Oncology Nurse serve as a crucial part of a patient's cancer care team, often educating, coordinating, administering, and monitoring the treatment and services the patient receives. The Oncology Nurse utilizes effective and appropriate communication style and works collaboratively with other healthcare disciplines to assure safe delivery of oncologic patient care. The Oncology Nurse participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within their designated department. The Oncology Nurse assists with maintaining a safe work environment and demonstrates annual competence with clinical skills, clinical equipment, and electronic medical record system.Job DutiesAssesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated oncology patients. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physician or other interdisciplinary team members and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing situations.Uses effective and appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication styles with patients, families, visitors, staff, and other professional colleagues. Serves as an advocate for patients.Provides both written and verbal education to patients and families that assist in translating complex medical terminology and treatment methodologies. Answers questions and advises patients on personal care, symptom management, health promotion, and disease prevention.Provides support and guidance to patients throughout a patient's diagnosis and treatment; refers patients and their families to healthcare services and community resources. Communicates with interdisciplinary team to prevent, correct, or minimize potential or actual patient complications, based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidenced-based practice. Participates in evidenced-based practice and research projects as applicable.Functions as a department team member to support designated department and hospital goals and objectives. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process, including organizational and department-based patient and colleague experience goals.Utilizes and incorporates technology to optimize communication and patient care delivery.Demonstrates commitment to colleagues and colleague experience. Participates in team building activities, mentors new staff, delegates to other colleagues appropriately on the basis of skills and expertise of team member, and provides input as requested on performance appraisal of team members.Adheres to the LVHN confidentiality policy without exception and consistently takes measures to protect patients Protected Health Information (PHI) per HIPAA guidelines.Minimum QualificationsGraduate of accredited Nursing program.Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Ability to critically think and adapt to changing situations.Successful completion of additional orientation programs, related to specialty.Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.Ability to work collaboratively with a team to care for patients.Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other colleagues.Knowledge of word processing, Electronic Health Records, and database software applications.BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire andOCN - Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation within 3 Years andRN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire orNLC Compact State RN License - Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators Upon HirePreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree Nursing1 year Acute Care and/or Oncology Nursing experienceAdditional QualificationsEach department will consider a specific certification from ONCC in place of OCN.Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.