Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Overview

Responsible to the Director for overall nursing practice. Provides professional nursing care based on current ANA and Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) standards. The oncology nurse functions as a coordinator of care through collaboration with other cancer care providers and health team members to provide quality care. This includes the responsibility for assessment of oncology patients’ needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation of nursing care based on outcomes for the oncology patient and the family unit. The data gathering process will focus on the eleven high incidence problem areas: prevention and early detection, information, coping, comfort, nutrition, protective mechanisms, mobility, elimination, sexuality and circulation. The oncology nurse will be able to provide age appropriate care to adolescence through the geriatric age population.

The oncology nurse actively participates in professional role development activities including continuing education, process improvement and the review and clinical application of research. The oncology nurse will also practice in an ethical manner and address ethical challenges through the application of the Standards of Oncology Practice.

Qualifications

Education:

1) Completion of an accredited registered nurse program required; BSN preferred.

Experience:

1) Previous RN experience preferred.

2) Charge qualified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1) Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.

2) Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.

3) Job requires strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.

4) Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.

5) Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co-workers at all times.

License/Certification/Registration:

1) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.

2) Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

3) Relevant certification preferred upon hire. See the Registered Nurse addendum for each specific unit.