Clinical Trial Hematology Oncology Nurse

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. As an expert clinician, is responsible for the coordination of all services/systems to ensure an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of care to all adult Hematology/Oncology patients. Provides expert care incorporating principles and theories of nursing and related fields to achieve identified patient outcomes. Acts as a liaison to physicians and other internal / external departments or providers to achieve the goals of the department/program/ institution.Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ( eNLC ).Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) required with in three (3) years of hire.Three (3) years nursing experience.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse Certification Nurse (BMTCN).Prior experience with hematology/oncology.Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.One (1) year of Oncology experience.Assures the delivery of comprehensive cancer services through the coordination of and direct or indirect provision of expert patient care for the adult hematology/ oncology population.Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians and the hospital in transitioning the patient throughout the health care system including inpatient and outpatient environments.Collaborates with financial counselors and social services to assure completion of financial assessments.Collaborates with Managers, and agencies regarding outlined plan of care; Adjusts appropriately to maximize effective, efficient patient flow through intradepartmental lab, clinic or infusion center.as appropriate to obtain necessary information for communication with other departments/agencies regarding patient status and health care needs.Coordinates long- term follow up of patients with their local/referring physicians.Maintains written/verbal communication with referring institutions and physicians.Assist with completion of health care related paperwork (i.e. Applies nursing process to each patient and/or family based on experience, theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise13. Provides initial teaching to patients and caregivers, performs ongoing teaching to complex/ high-risk patients and caregivers. Delegates and coordinates teaching of intermediate or low risk patients and caregivers as appropriate.Develops service specific patient/caregiver education materials.Coordinates and or participates in appropriate response to a life-threatening emergency.May provide hands-on patient care in the lab, clinic or infusion center by performing nursing assessments, chaperoning, assisting with or performing procedures, phlebotomy, IV therapy and other direct care as appropriate to keep patient flowing through service areas. Triages incoming patient telephone calls. Performs proactive outgoing telephone triage by routinely contacting high-risk patients and caregivers to check on health status and service needs.Demonstrates accountability for nursing practice and identifies own learning needs.Assists the Director/Manager and/or multidisciplinary team in quality improvement activities and integrates information gained through quality improvement activities and clinical nursing research into practices.Develops, revises, and follows established standards of care, standards of practice and policies and procedures.Participates in clinical research activities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working around infectious diseases.Working with hands in water.Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.Effective verbal and writing skills.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Exempt)Company:PCH Princeton Community HospitalCost Center:12 PCH Nursing Inpatient OncologyAddress:218 Undercliff TerracePrincetonWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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