Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
US Oncology, Inc
Media, PA

Oncology Registered Nurse

Overview Alliance Cancer Specialists, the most extensive community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our Clinical team! We are seeking an Oncology RN. The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited to join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Media Practice with possible travel between sites (Crozer, Riddle, and Riddley. Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists: Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance 401k Plan Paid Time Off Highly competitive pay Day shifts only. No evenings. No weekends or major holidays. Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities * Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. * Assesses health status by interviewing patients regarding their current status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessments and interventions. * Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider. * Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. * Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. * Maintains patient confidentiality. * Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. * Administers all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique. * Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. * Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physicians regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management. * Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. * Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. * Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as needed. * Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen. * Maintains all disinfection protocols. * Maintains equipment according to quality control standards. * Facilitates clinical operations and patient careManages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart. * Assists physician with exams and procedures. * Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms. * Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients. * Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. * As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. * Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter-professional collaboration Assist and collaborate with clinical research. * Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. * Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. * Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses * Other duties as assigned. * Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications: Education/Training - Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience - 1 year clinical experience, oncology experience preferred Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.