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RN - Full Time - Medical Oncology

Barton Health

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 24 days ago

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    5 days a week - 8 hour shifts *\n \nSummary of Position: \n \nThe RN \u2013 Medical Oncology position works with all members of the Oncology Care Team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties as established in the roles and responsibilities defined below. \n \n\u25cf ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification preferred.\n \n\u25cf Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.\n \nExperience: \n \n\u25cf At least one year of nursing work experience.

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    LocationSouth Lake Tahoe, CA

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    • 5 days a week - 8 hour shifts *\n \nSummary of Position: \n \nThe RN \u2013 Medical Oncology position works with all members of the Oncology Care Team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties as established in the roles and responsibilities defined below. The RN assists the oncology provider in the office setting. The RN actively participates in team huddles and care team meetings. The RN provides professional nursing care, that is safe and effective, utilizing established policies and procedures. The RN assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care in collaboration with physicians and practitioners. The RN coordinates department activities, ensures the safety of patients and staff, and ensures that adequate medical supplies are ordered and are on the premises. \n \nQualifications\n \nEducation: \n \n\u25cf Completion of an accredited Nursing program\n \n\u25cf Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. \n \n\u25cf ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification preferred.\n \n\u25cf Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) or Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.\n \nExperience: \n \n\u25cf At least one year of nursing work experience. \n \n\u25cf Oncology care/physician office experience preferred. \n \nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities: \n \n\u25cf Ability to educate patients/families/caregivers in individual or groups settings. \n \n\u25cf Knowledge of oncology disease symptom management, care coordination, responding to patient emergencies, and process improvement. \n \n\u25cf Highly effective written and verbal communications skills. \n \n\u25cf Excellent interpersonal skills. \n \n\u25cf Proficient computer skills as required to document, communicate and enter information into the electronic medical records system. \n \n\u25cf In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual abilities preferred. \n \nCertifications/Licensure: \n \n\u25cf Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date. \n \n\u25cf If California is your primary home dept, then California RN license required and obtain Nevada RN within 6 months\n \nPhysical Demands \n \nThe 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 the essential functions. \n \n\u25cf While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear. \n \n\u25cf The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. \n \n\u25cf Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. \n \n\u25cf Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients. \n \n\u25cf The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. \n \nWorking Conditions \n \nThe 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. \n \n\u25cf Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions. \n \n\u25cf Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances. \n \n\u25cf Exposure to infections and contagious disease. \n \n\u25cf Exposed to hazardous cytotoxic agents, body fluids and waste. \n \n\u25cf Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases. \n \n\u25cf Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations. \n \n\u25cf Subject to frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands. \n \n\u25cf Occasional travel to various health system locations. \n \nEssential Functions \n \n1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times. \n \n2. Provides and educates patients on abnormal results per physician/provider direction. \n \n3. Under the direction of the medical provider, performs diversified duties both within and in support of the department. \n \n4. Assists physicians/providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Keeps patient/family informed. Focuses on customer service needs. \n \n5. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. \n \n6. Triages patient calls using nursing assessment skills and provides relevant information to provider. Follows all safety precautions related to patient ID, order confirmation, calculations, and double-checking dose accuracy when applicable. \n \n7. Advises patients on symptom management under the direction of the provider. Proactively assesses the patient to prevent emergency department utilization and prevent subsequent inpatient hospitalization when appropriate. \n \n8. Coordinates patient care plan with support staff including: social workers, navigators, dieticians, pharmacists, financial advocates, and other care providers. \n \n9. Monitors and ensures accuracy of documentation in patient medical record. All aspects of patient care are accurately and completely documented in appropriate medical record system. \n \n10. Ensures narcotic administration is recorded in appropriate state reporting system. Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his/her expertise and seeks guidance of coworkers or supervisors. \n \n11. Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner. Insures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions. \n \n12. Collaborates with clinical peers to evaluate current practices. \n \n13. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary. \n\n

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