Job Description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology/ Infusion/Team role at Aurora Health Care. This posting describes the responsibilities, qualifications and benefits for the RN in an outpatient oncology/infusion team setting.

Base pay range

$34.90/hr - $52.35/hr

• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!
• Up to $20,000 Loan Support Program!
• Up to $7,200 Education Assistance

Responsibilities

• Utilizing the nursing process, provides ongoing care according to the age specific and specialty specific care 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. Integrates symptom assessment and management according to the treatment plan. Assesses social determinants of health that could impact care and coordinates care to the appropriate resources (e.g. navigation, SW). Assumes primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty area.
• Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patients status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on patient needs and in alignment with the treatment plan. Provides ongoing assessment of patients response to services and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as needed. Communicates with physicians and other providers to confirm, correlate, and update patients plan of care. Provides status update to physician/provider on a regular basis. Coordinates care in alignment with specialty care of the patient (e.g., oral chemotherapy plan in an oncology setting).
• Administers medications in infusion center settings, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics and other intravenous medications. Performs central venous access device management according to policy. Performs transfusion of blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy as per guidelines and policies.
• Provides telephone consultation/triage and care coordination to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and policies.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to system policies and state and federal guidelines.
• Assists in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities. Follows published policies and procedures and monitors changes or additions to them.
• Engages in professional development in the specialty, including certification as warranted, and participates in department/site governance activities, journal clubs, and Grand Rounds. Shares knowledge with leaders and team members to elevate quality of care in alignment with current clinical and industry standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; understands growth and development across the lifespan and can assess data reflective of the patients status to identify age-specific needs, following department policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (AHA) within 6 months.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provide Card/Certificate within 30 days of hire (preferred on hire).
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred for oncology; CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) for non-chemotherapy infusion settings.

Education Required

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a clinical setting including specialty experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written). Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May be exposed to cytotoxic and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases. Protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
• Mobility: sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, reach above shoulders.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over head; carry up to 40 lbs; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer with assistance.
• Fine motor skills for IV insertion and procedures; normal vision, hearing, speech, and touch.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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