Outpatient Oncology Clinic Nurse - Full Time

Status: Part time

Lukes South Shore - Vince Lombardi Clinic

CLINIC HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00a-4:30p. No weekends or holidays. RN must commit to 2 days/week, minimally, during orientation. Upon completion of orientation, ability to cover multiple sites in Metropolitan Milwaukee area a plus.

Per Diem RN position located at St. Luke's South Shore Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Cudahy, WI.

Utilizing the nursing process, provides ongoing care according to the age specific and specialty specific care needs of the patient. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Assesses social determinants of health that could impact care and coordinates care to the appropriate resources (e.g. navigation, SW). Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on patient needs and in alignment with the treatment plan. Updates and revises care plan as needed. Communicates with physicians and other providers to confirm, correlate, and update patient's plan of care. Provides status update to physician/provider on a regular basis. Coordinates care in alignment with specialty care of the patient, e.g. coordination of oral chemotherapy plan in an oncology setting.

Administers medications if assigned to infusion center setting, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics and other intravenous medications. Performs central venous access device management according to policy. Performs transfusion of blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy per guidelines and policies.

Provides telephone consultation/triage and care coordination to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and policies.

Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to system policies and state, and federal guidelines.

Assists in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.

Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.

Attends or coordinates department and/or site level shared governance activities, journal clubs, Grand Rounds. Shares acquired knowledge with leaders and team members to continue to elevate quality of care in alignment with current clinical and industry standards.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred for oncology departments; CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) for non‑chemotherapy infusion settings.

Associate's Degree in Nursing required, BSN Preferred.

Exceptional customer service skills.

Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.

Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

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