Registered Nurse (Float)

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly‑motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence using the most appropriate disease, symptom, and psychosocial management techniques. Essential Functions Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members Reviews, updates, and verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit Collaborates with physician/provider to assess and treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression, and acute illnesses Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns and needs Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports Mixes or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology standards after training and competency validation Administers and documents administration of chemo, bio, targeted therapy, and/or research study drugs (if applicable) according to practice standards Follows all policies, procedures, and standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation, and billing Documents charges for services performed and medications administered Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation/Coumadin therapy Manages prescription/re‑fill extension requests per policy, procedure, and standards Assists with provider‑performed procedures (e.g., bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies) Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (e.g., blood product transfusions) Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during the informed consent process Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, employment, and insurance (e.g., FMLA, short and long term disability) Screens patients routinely for needs and/or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community and support services Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR Completes required daily, weekly, and monthly drug/samples inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc. Informs Clinic/Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment Supervises LPNs, CNAs, and MAs Stocks and manages inventory and supplies Generates and reviews daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy Adheres to practice standards, policy, and procedures Travels to other Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed Participates on committees and focus groups as requested Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth Completes, on time, required or assigned training, continuing education, and competency validations necessary to accurately and successfully perform job expectations and responsibilities Collaborates daily with dedicated clinic SCRI nurses, if applicable to location, to ensure adherence to research protocol and documentation of SCRI‑specific paperwork required in paper chart per protocol Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of nursing principles and practices Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy Knowledge of research practices for phases I, II and III clinical trials Oncology resource for colleagues, allied health personnel, and health care consumers Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies Ability to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and challenging patient interactions Ability to collaborate with health care team to create a personalized treatment plan for each cancer patient Ability to cope with death and dying Education & Experience Current Tennessee or compact state RN license Minimum one year RN experience (may be waived with Executive Director of Nursing approval) Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within six months of hire; if less than one year of oncology experience at time of hire, within nine months of hire Current Tennessee Oncology‑approved BLS provider card Oncology certification strongly recommended within two years of hire Experience in an outpatient facility preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr