Registered Nurse Oncology

RN Oncology Infusion Therapy ClinicianHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.Work Shift: Day (United States of America)Job Summary:The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions.This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastics agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. RN will work in an outpatient infusion center though alternate settings could occur.This individual is responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff.It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired RN colleagues. Local travel required. Float staff will be required to float between Cobb Hospital HOD's based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Exemplary Practice and OutcomesPerforms the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, using analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomesProvides relationship-based patient-centered care that is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversityAlways partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate methods for setting and purpose (e.g., just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care)Practices using current clinical practice standards including but not limited to chemotherapy and targeted therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditionsMeets annual requirements for chemotherapy competenceTeamwork and CollaborationCoordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environmentDemonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team membersParticipates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the systemProfessional Development and InitiativeCompletes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population-specific educationServes as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environmentCultivates oncology nursing knowledge and a commitment to providing the highest quality care by engaging in continuing education, earning or maintaining a specialty oncology certification or obtaining 12 continuing education credits annuallyEvidence-Based Practice and ResearchPromotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating patient care productsUpholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutesParticipates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questionsResources and SupportProactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient careParticipates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.)Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resourcesPerforms other duties as assigned. Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.Required Minimum Education:Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state CompactBLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - InstructorAdditional License(s) and Certification(s):Chemotherapy Competency required through approved provider [Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or WellStar Oncology Nursing Readiness and Safety (ONRS)]. Upon Hire PreferredRequired Minimum Experience:Minimum 2 years direct patient care in clinical field. RequiredMinimum 2 years Outpatient oncology nursing experience PreferredChemotherapy competency PreferredRequired Minimum Skills:Ability to read, write and speak the English languageStrong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills requiredInter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activitiesDelegation skills required as Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act allows and Wellstar policy definesAbility to multi-task essentialAbility to function in stressful and emergency situations essentialStrong detail orientation to patient care activities and nursing skills requiredPossess time management skillsComputer skills required including typing, scanning, using mouse, and other attributes to computing and device usePersonal time management skills requiredDemonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice ActAbility to be trained to handle Hazardous Drugs per USP guidelinesJoin us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. 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