What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shot / Injection Nurse position at Highlands Oncology Group?
Join our mission to deliver compassionate care in oncology!
Highlands Oncology is seeking dedicated shot/injection nurses to plat a vital role in supporting life-changing treatments. If you thirve in a fast-paced, patient focused environment and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we would love for you to apply!
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 750 diverse team members.
As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.
Job Summary: To provide top quality care to oncology and hematology patients through nursing assessment, clinical judgement, and medication administration, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Will provide direct patient care to hematology and oncology patients, and must become knowledgeable in these areas
- Will become proficient in medication administration and side effect management, as well, will be able to instruct/educate patients and families
- Will administer non-oncology infusions. Only Infusion RNs will administer chemotherapy.
- Is knowledgeable about various venous and arterial access devices
- Is knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and can educate patients
- Is competent in the use of the EMR and patient documentation
- Coordinate patient care activities with Social Workers and other departments
- Provides and maintains patient confidentiality, and maintain confidentiality regarding clinic matters
- Will keep all licenses, certifications, and BLS current. (ACLS is optional.)
- Maintain continuing education hours as needed to maintain licensure
- Demonstrates ongoing professional growth through and participation in relevant education endeavors and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society
- Adheres to clinic standards, policies, and procedures, as well as being cost effective
- Maintains a high standard of professional performance, behavior, and appearance.
- Attends bi-monthly nursing meetings, or reads the minutes when unable to attend