Clinic Registered Nurse - Oncology

Job Summary

Job Duties

• Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions.
• Administers and disposes of chemotherapy as required by regulatory guidelines.
• Documents administration of chemotherapy.
• Administers and follows related research protocols.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Delivers advanced phone triage per provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient's needs.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment guidelines.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.
• Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing.
• May inventory medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceutical and controlled substances to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, and optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization.
• Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
• Assists with coordinating external disease management and case management organizations.
• Completes apheresis for stem cell collections if designated as one of the stem cell collection Hematology and Oncology Registered Nurses.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Work Schedule:

• Day Shift
• Monday through Friday with every other Saturday
• Occasional On-Call on Sundays (No schedule work Sundays)
• No major holidays

Prior chemotherapy experience is strongly preferred.

We're proud to offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage
• Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
• Employer contribution to your retirement plan
• Tuition assistance (part time and full time roles only)
• Generous paid time off packages that allows you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement 
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated and experienced nursing leaders
• Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups

Education

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)