Oncology Ambulatory Care Nurse

Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology

This is a beautiful cancer center located in sunny Tucson focused on being a High Reliability Organization. We focus on people and quality in every interaction! The role is an opportunity learn and expand your clinical knowledge every single day. If you are looking for a challenging and very rewarding position, we would be excited to have you on our team!

As a Registered Nurse supporting the Radiation Oncology team at the University of Arizona Cancer Center you will work with likeminded staff who strive to go above and beyond for the patients. You will apply sound judgment, clinical expertise, and execute critical nursing interventions to all populations within the patient care setting. You will conduct patient assessments and develop and implement nursing care plans to foster quality outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the finest Radiation Oncologists where you will continue to grow and develop in your nursing career.

This is a full-time position, scheduled 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm no call and no weekends. This RN role is a pivotal part of patient care at our Cancer Center. The RN coordinator is the focal point to the path between the interdisciplinary team and the patient. Daily routines include:

Patient communication, education and triage

Coordination of patient-physician visits, to include inpatient treatments

Addressing medication needs, interpreting lab values and pathology

Knowing treatment regimens, nursing indications and understanding adverse reactions

Building a relationship with the physician and other key players of the oncology team

Assisting pediatric and adult patients for radiation treatments under sedation

Schedule: 4X10 with days variable must be flexible

Location: BUMC Tucson 3838 N Campbell Ave

University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.

Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.

Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.

Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.

Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.

Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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