PRN Registered Nurse

PRN Registered Nurse

Our mission at The Cancer & Hematology Centers is dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.

We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Position Overview:

PRN Registered Nurse staffs clinics on an as-needed basis, not on a fixed schedule, to offset staffing shortages, high volumes, or special circumstances occurring in infusion clinics or nurse triage areas. The PRN nurse provides comprehensive cancer and hematology care by assessing and monitoring patients, administering therapy, and coordinating all aspects of the treatment plan. The PRN nurse works in collaboration with providers and other members of the health care team.

Desired/Required Qualifications

Education:

• Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• ONS Chemo & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of employment.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

Specific skills & abilities:

• Minimum of 2 years medical/surgical nursing experience, oncology preferred.
• Proficient in successful peripheral IV access and central line management (PICCs/port-a-caths).
• Able to efficiently navigate computer systems including electronic health record.

Staffing availability requirements:

• Work assigned area.
• Work a minimum of three 8–10-hour shifts per calendar month.
• Shift length may be modified based on clinic needs.
• Notice will be provided in advance of shift.
• Each calendar year works 2 of 4 highly requested PTO weeks.
• Includes weeks of spring break, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Does not include actual holiday.
• Communicates next month availability to the nurse manager by the 15th of each month.

Other:

• Required to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in oncology/hematology by participating in required competencies, reading applicable literature, attending applicable conferences, etc.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions under the Infusion Nurse and Telephone Triage Nurse job descriptions.
• Provides evidenced-based nursing care in cooperation with providers, national oncology/hematology care standards and in accordance with department policy/procedure.
• Provides research-based nursing care in cooperation with physicians, research team and community and national research standards.
• Administers chemotherapy/immunotherapy in accordance with ONS, ASCO and OSHA guidelines.
• Assesses and monitors the patient's condition, partnering to create and maintain an individualized plan of care focused on meeting the needs and goals of the patient and their significant others.
• Partners with patients and significant others to evaluate educational needs. Develops implements appropriate teaching strategies to address symptoms, side effects, medications, diagnostic procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Initiates follow-up care in the home and community.
• Documents nursing care in accordance with guidelines.
• Communicates with other health team members in a clear and calm manner ensuring continuity of care and effective coordination of services.
• Serves as an advocate for patients/significant others.
• Assumes a leadership role by appropriately delegating to support staff as needed to facilitate safe, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Ensures documentation of chargeable services including supplies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.