RN - Oncology
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Infusion RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Previous experience in a hospital clinic preferred. Previous oncology experience preferred.
License: Current, valid RN license from the State of Wyoming in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Certifications: Current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or must obtain within 60 days of hire. Current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or must obtain within one year of hire.
Must-Have:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
Annual completion of yearly required continuing education units.
Excellent customer service skills, including a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers, and the general public verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate effective listening skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to establish priorities effectively.
Possess exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
Ability to learn new computer software programs.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.
Description:
The Medical Oncology Registered Nurse provides care to patients in coordination with the entire Medical Oncology team.
The nurse works directly with the Medical Oncologist.
Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of care for patients are within the scope of practice.
The nurse provides education to patients according to their needs.
Transcribes, utilizes, and implements protocols and physician orders.
Coordinates the healthcare team and delegates appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.
All care, treatment, and services provided are within current federal, state, and local standards, rules, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that a high degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
