What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncology Registered Nurse position at Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association?
The Hematology/Oncology department at Bryn Mawr Medical Specialist Association is in need of a full-time and per-diem Registered Nurse to join their growing team. The Registered Nurse plays a key role in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the well-being of patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Administers treatment and medication under the instructions of the physicians.
- Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to the patients and their families and educates them on disease management, special diet, infection control procedures, and self-care
- Collaborates with physicians to create plan of care
- Maintains patients records of symptoms and progress
- Tracks and maintains medical supplies and inventory logs
- Takes and records vital signs, medical history, or other relevant information.
- Collects specimens and performs basic testing and diagnostics.
- Schedules procedures or advanced tests.
- Prepares patient for examination or treatment by the physician.
- Audits clinic inventory and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists patients with obtaining referrals and making appointments for specialists.
- Serves as a subject matter expert in a particular clinical area.
Experience, Qualifications, and Education:
- Must perform work under minimal supervision
- Must possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
- May act as a lead or first-level supervisor
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing and RN licensure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Oral and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attentiveness
- Interpersonal skills