RN, Medical Oncology

Description

Practices within the professional boundaries established by the Board of Nursing in assessing patients' needs, administering physician prescribed treatments, teaching patients and family members about their disease state and the corresponding treatments and side effects, counseling of patients and family members when appropriate and assisting the physician in the overall care of the patients.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Provide on-site patient care to all patients, including coordination of care with physician, other staff members and ancillary services when needed
2. Provide patient teaching on all new patients regarding disease, treatment information, available support services and counseling options as indicated
3. Triage telephone calls, resolve patient issues and concerns, review problems with physician and take appropriate action
4. Administer/evaluate new and existing programs/protocols
5. Maintain accurate patient charts/records and document nursing actions and functions
6. Coordinate patient care activities with homecare or other ancillary services
7. Maintain hematology/oncology expertise at all times
8. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of biotherapy, chemotherapy and infusion therapy drugs and their potential side effects
9. May be required to travel with MD
10. Round with MD during week and weekend
11. Initial workup of new clinic patients, hospital consults and established patient hospital H&P (history and physical)

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position may require additional hours outside the normal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday work schedule and occasional travel throughout Central Arkansas.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

1. ADN or BSN from an accredited College of Nursing
2. BLS Certified
3. Valid and current Arkansas state nursing license
4. Valid Arkansas Driver's License (if travel is required)
5. Chemotherapy certification required within 90 days of hire for all Medical Oncology and Infusion nursing positions.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

1. 2-5 years' clinical experience in direct patient care preferred
2. Maintain required number of continuing education units (CEU's) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
3. Excellent computer and other basic office equipment skills
4. Expertise in IV therapy skills and injections

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 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.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
3. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.