Registered Nurse - Merritt Island, Florida - Med Surg
Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Merritt Island
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Merritt Island, FloridaOverviewThe US
Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care and in
2017 Vantage Oncology joined The US Oncology Network. The US
Oncology Network empowers the delivery of advanced integrated
cancer care through our network of independent physicians who share
expertise and resources to provide quality, value-based care close
to home. Our clinical and business support capabilities, expertise
and industry-leading technologies keep local practices at the
forefront of high quality, efficient care delivery while enabling
practice success, quality of life and financial security for
physicians. -The US Oncology Network has 1,400 affiliated
physicians, 400 locations across the United States and 800,000
patients treated annually. -We have an immediate opening for a Full
Time Radiation Oncology RN. -Under minimal supervision, provides
professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and
company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and
developmental and age specific differences in the patient
population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and
the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to
provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family
needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,
to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities : -Plan, implement,
coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent
with established standards and practices. - Assesses health status
by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical
history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and
physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data
and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other
instructional material. - - Provides psychosocial support to
patients and families. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares
and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a
physician.Administers all medications/blood products using correct
medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are
obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. - -
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs,
consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and
consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and
symptom management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports
and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate
documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge
capture.Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as
needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents,
biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with
a blood borne pathogen.Maintains all disinfection protocols.
Maintains equipment according to quality control
standards.Facilitates clinical operations and patient careManages
patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line
and records the information in the patient chart. Assists physician
with exams and procedures. - - Maintains efficient and appropriate
patient flow in and out of exam rooms. Facilitates and schedules
consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures,
referrals and future appointments for patients. Triages patient
phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the
patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between
patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services
related to patient care. Assist patients in locating available
community resources. Inter professional collaborationAssist and
collaborate with clinical research. - Acts as a resource to
LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Provides nursing coverage for the
satellite offices as needed. Serves as mentor/preceptor and
provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses Other
duties as assigned. Participates in professional development
activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by
participating in ongoing educational opportunities. - -
Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications : -Graduate from an
accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN
preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State
Board of Nursing in practicing state. - Current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification. - Must maintain continuing education
requirements. - - - -Business Experience - Five years nursing
experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred*
Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Oncology certification preferred. -
Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - The
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. - There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases,
toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - The
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. - Requires full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand
coordination. - Requires standing and walking for extensive periods
of time. - Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40
lbs. - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
-(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. - Other duties may be
assigned as needed to meet company goals.) -*Specialty Specific
Responsibilities Transplant RN Position Summary: Provides nursing
care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy
followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell
rescue Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies
under the direction and supervision of a physician.): Manages
symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense
high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following
rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/ supervisor.
Key Responsibilities (Facilitates clinical operations and patient
care): Reports data to company for Transplant related registries
and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and
Marrow Transplant Registries. - Incorporates company Transplant
Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned. Key
Responsibilities (Inter professional collaboration): Assists in
providing community education to those interested in the process of
stem cell transplantation. -Minimum Job Qualifications: and bone
marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant Infusion RN Key
Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the
direction and supervision of a physician.): Programs portable
infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides
instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump
at home. Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and
maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of
pump usage. Minimum Job Qualifications: and infusion nursing.
Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred. Radiation
Oncology RN Minimum Job Qualifications: and radiation oncology
Gynecological Oncology RN Minimum Job Qualifications: and
gynecological oncology - -Applicants will be hired into the title
appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
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