RN - Oncology

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Oncology Nurse Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 4 days, 9-hour shifts with one weekday off (rotates) Hours per Shift: 9 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Must-Have: - Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN, ASN, AAS, AAN) Description: The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team. The nurse plans and implements patient and family education. The nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs and initiating appropriate interventions. Essential job functions include collecting comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health. Nurses analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues. Expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation are identified. The nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected outcomes. Implementation of the identified plan of care is a key responsibility. Strategies promoting health and a safe environment are employed. The nurse enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. They attain knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluation of one's own nursing practice regarding professional standards and guidelines is required. Interaction with and contribution to the professional development of peers is essential. Collaboration with patients, family, and others in nursing practice is vital. Ethical provisions are integrated into all areas of practice. Research findings are incorporated into practice. Leadership in the professional practice setting is expected. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this role include demonstrating sound judgment and patience. Nurses must maintain a professional demeanor. Tact, discretion, and sensitivity while maintaining confidentiality are required. Essential job functions must be performed successfully in a fast-paced environment. Learning current and new computer applications and office equipment is necessary. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential. Analyzing, organizing, and prioritizing work while meeting deadlines is required. Demonstration of values such as service, people, integrity, respect, improvement, and teamwork is expected. Regular and sustained attendance is required for this role. Work may extend beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be necessary to respond promptly to organizational or patient needs. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Maintaining a sitting posture may occasionally be required. Standing and walking for extended periods is necessary. Climbing may rarely be required. Bending, stooping, and kneeling frequently require flexibility in joints. Reaching above shoulder level may frequently be necessary. Push/pull actions using upper extremities are required repeatedly. Fine finger movements for tasks such as typing are necessary continuously. Close visual acuity is required for analyzing data and reading various materials. Cognitive skills to learn new tasks and make timely decisions are necessary constantly. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, and infectious diseases is part of the role. Emotional resilience in dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions is important.