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The incumbent is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a patient assignment through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, and other health care team members. The incumbent, as a member of the health care team appropriately assists team members in providing holistic care to patients and their support systems with an awareness of cost containment and time management.
Job Responsibility:
Performs routine physical/psychosocial assessment to collect basic data: follows the written plan of care, standards, practice guidelines, utilizes pathways, which includes notifying physicians as appropriate
Formulates a plan of care for individual needs, including patient population needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options)
Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care
Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care to determine immediate priorities and to offer solutions for problems
Follows unit specific safety regulations and guidelines for cytotoxic drug safe handling
Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict
Requirements:
Two years hospital inpatient Oncology or outpatient Chemotherapy experience required (may consider training if current staff skill set and experience
Verbal and written communication skills and computer skills required
Current CA RN License
BLS and ONS Chemotherapy Certification Required
Certification appropriate for the area required
Associates degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required
Nice to have:
ONS Oncology Certification BSN
Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred