Registered Nurse II

Job Description

Job Description

3 Month Contract to Permanent Position

Required Skills & Experience

- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.

-Current or pending Oncology certification preferred.

-Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.

- Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

- Current CPR certification required.

Job Description

-Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including

physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.

-Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction

and supervision of a physician.

-Assists physician with exams and procedures.

-Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.

-Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

-Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices

and alternate delivering systems.

-Documents all elements of care.

-Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid level

provider.

-Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.

-Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's

chart.

-Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.

-Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals

if necessary.