Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a specialized focus on oncology to join our healthcare team
As a Registered Nurse in the Oncology department, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care and support to patients diagnosed with various forms of cancer
Your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the cancer care continuum, from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and palliative care.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, assess patients' physical and emotional needs, and develop individualized care plans based on the oncology treatment protocols and patient preferences.
- Treatment Administration: Administer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other specialized oncology treatments as prescribed by the oncologist, ensuring accurate dosing and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Symptom Management: Monitor and manage patients' symptoms, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and other treatment-related side effects
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment plans as needed. - Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their cancer diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care strategies
Provide emotional support and guidance throughout the treatment journey. - Care Coordination: Collaborate with oncologist, surgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care, timely treatment interventions, and accurate documentation.
- Supportive Care: Offer emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of cancer treatment, prognosis, and end-of-life care.
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate care to patients in advanced stages of cancer, focusing on symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support.
Qualifications:
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with a significant portion in oncology or a related field.
- Strong understanding of cancer treatments, therapies, and side effects.
- Proficiency in administering chemotherapy and managing related complications.
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care, with the ability to address emotional and psychological needs.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for accurate documentation and care planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing healthcare environments.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities, including continuing education and training in oncology nursing.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Oncology RN
13 week assignment (will also consider an 8 or 16 week contract)
36 hrs
12 hr varible schedule
BLS, ACLS, & ONS/ONCC required
Any state license accepted
Must have 2 yrs of experience as an RN in the acute care and/or ambulatory care setting including 3 yrs of Oncology nursing experience
EMR: Allscripts
05/20 start