This position functions are a part of the oncology clinical team to ensure evidence-based patient care is provided in alignment with best practice guidelines in all pieces of the oncology continuum. To provide nursing care that is patient and family centered in an environment that exemplifies best practice and customer service; fosters relationship-based care; and maintains the integrity of professional nursing standards.
Nursing care guidelines are based on the ANA Code of Ethics (1), Indiana Nurse Practice Act (2), Nursing Process, and regulatory agency standards by which the RN provides patient care and shared leadership for the unit.
Essential
1. Practices autonomously and serves as an extension of the provider to perform oncology specific physical, mental, and psychosocial assessments, interpret patient lab and imaging results, provide symptom management needs and education, and supports management of drug interactions or reactions. 2. Maintains a thorough understanding of cancer and disease site, cancer care, treatment plans, and all cancer treatment modalities 3.
Coordinates with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care needs are met; Monitors patient health status and assesses for changes 4. Provides thorough patient education on oncology care options including port placement, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical treatment, PET scans, genetic testing, genomic testing, NCCN guidelines, and other treatment modalities. 5.
Maintains professional oncology certification through the Oncology Nursing Society and completes oncology specific continuing education annually as required by CoC and NAPBC accreditations 6. Reviews and maintains current literature, attends product and practice education, and applies such to promote optimal patient outcomes; presents cases at HRH Tumor Board 7. Manages time productively; flexes scheduling for patient need; maintains professional and appropriate documentation; and completes assignments/teaching responsibilities per scheduled time frames.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Required: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree, (BSN), required. 3-5 years' experience.
Mandatory Licensure/Certifications: Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education as an active Registered Nurse. Oncology Certification through Oncology Nursing Society required within one (1) year Work
8:00am – 4:30pm Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40