Registered Nurse - Oncology

RN - Oncology Nurse Principal responsibility for the oncology nurse in the Cancer Center is to provide improved clinical care with a primary focus on many of the increasingly complex care issues of the Cancer Center patients at home and the timely triage of clinical issues to advanced care nurse practitioners and medical oncologists working in the outpatient setting. The primary focus of the nurse will be to provide direct patient care to oncology patients in the infusion setting including but not limited to the initial nursing evaluation, development and ongoing implementation of the care plan, education and counseling of patients and families. The nurse will be available to assist patients, caregivers or family members. Specific Clinical Responsibilities Assist with daily telephone triage Coordinate, perform, and track chemotherapy infusions Coordinate and perform blood draws and flushes of central lines (i.e., PACs) Assist patients with advanced directives Provide ongoing patient management via telephone (prescriptions, teaching, symptom management) Attend and participate in team meetings Document relevant patient information Document and reconcile patient’s medications Collaborate with practice staff Interpersonal Skills Excellent communication skills when working with peers and patients Prioritizes promptly to respond to competing demands with a complex patient population Assist in maintaining an environment for safe and comfortable patient care Maintain steady communication with other members of the healthcare team Demonstrate sensitivity and patience in responding appropriately to verbal and nonverbal communication of patients, families, and coworkers Show flexibility and compassion when dealing with a variety of patients and families in stressful situations Act independently and utilize good judgment in the resolution of clinical and non‑clinical problems Visualize and anticipate new problems and offer creative solutions and problem‑solving processes Show reliability and punctuality in daily work schedule with coordination of coverage when away from unit License/Certification and Education License/Certification: Current MA licensure as a nurse Education: BSN – Graduate of an accredited nursing program #J-18808-Ljbffr