Registered Nurse, Clinic (RN) - Oncology

Department:

02160 AMG Greenbriar - Hematology/Oncology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Outpatient clinic position with variable hours Monday - Friday between 7 am and 5:30 pm.

• Rotating weekends and holidays.

Provides and coordinates nursing care in collaboration with the health team for patients requiring specialty services (i.e.: oncology). This includes the assessment of patient and caregiver(s); establishment of the nursing care plan; teaching; evaluation of clinical outcomes; and assistance in program development including system processes to provide cost-effective quality care.

Provides ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation), according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses educational needs and provides teaching and counseling to the patient and their family. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Assumes primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty area.

Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides on-going assessment of patient's response to services and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as needed. Communicates with physicians to confirm, correlate, and update patient's plan of care. Provides status update to physician on a regular basis.

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

Provides telephone consultation/triage to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and medical group guidelines.

Participates in community education programs and continuous quality improvement activities.

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

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

Continually strives to advance knowledge and practice of clinical skills in specialty area including certification as warranted.

Scheduled Hours

Outpatient clinic position with variable hours Monday - Friday between 7 am and 5:30 pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees

Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 2 years of experience in an acute care nursing that includes experiences in oncology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written).Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

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Compensation

• 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
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• 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 f