Cancer Center, Staff Nurse (RN)

General Summary:

Under the direction of the nurse manager, the staff nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care for medical oncology/hematology and/or radiation oncology patients in primarily an outpatient setting.

Provides direct care to patients with cancer, assists the oncologists in the performance of complicated procedures, administers blood products and medication primarily chemotherapeutic agents, performs patient/family teaching, provides emotional support to the patient/family and documents care appropriately, acts as a resource to hospital employees caring for cancer patients.

Assigns ICD-10 and CPT codes as needed to oncology record for hospital billing.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Formulates a plan of care for patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or brachytherapy including data assessment, nursing management, teaching plan, and evaluation of patient outcome.

2. Follows hospital policy to administer chemotherapeutic agents, medications and treatments to patients as directed by the physician, provides safe disposal of all equipment, and takes immediate appropriate action to prevent/minimize extravasations.

3. Renders first aid and provides basic life support.

4. Provides comprehensive nursing services which include assessment of the patient receiving radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

5. Assists physician with procedures and other necessary care.

6. Teaches patient and/or family regarding clinical diagnoses, treatment regimens, potential problems, and appropriate actions. Provides emotional support to the patient and family regarding potentially life-threatening or terminal illness.

7. Utilize knowledge of research trials for participation in data collection, drug administration, patient education, and follow-up of patients being treated per a clinical trial.

8. Triage patient telephone calls/contacts to determine the severity of the problem being presented, decides and proceeds with appropriate action.

9. Interacts with other health care providers to assure an accurate and comprehensive medical record.

10. Prepares examining rooms and maintains sufficient inventory of medical supplies

11. Performance of other related duties as required.

Work/Education Requirements:

• Minimum three years Oncology experience or chemotherapy certification required.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing and registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BSN preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate oncology specific competency through written and clinical skills validation.
• Current ACLS or RQI within 6 months is required.
• Certification in oncology nursing by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is desired at time of hire. If not, certification must be attained within 2 years of hire date and is required to be maintained throughout employment.

Job Type

Part-time

Pay: $32.19 - $38.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person