What are the responsibilities and job description for the ONCOLOGY CLINIC RN - JONES DUNKLIN CANCER CENTER position at Jefferson Regional Med Ctr?
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What You Should Know About the Oncology Clinic RN Role:
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
- May require an adjustment of schedule to accommodate departmental need.
- This position is based within Jefferson Regional Practice Management
- In this unique setting, daily interactions with a diverse clientele, including hospital staff, physicians, and visitors, are expected.
Job Summary:
The Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and their medical conditions, assisting with medical examinations, and prioritizing patient care. Key duties include administering medications, following physician orders, adhering to OSHA and infection control guidelines, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient care. Additionally, the role involves communicating medication orders to pharmacies, providing patient education, and performing other tasks as assigned by the nurse manager or physician to support patient care.
Oncology Clinic RN Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Technical Diploma in Nursing.
- Associates Degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- BLS required upon hire or prior to patient care.
- ACLS required within 1 year of hire.
- Basic Chemotherapy Course Certificate required within 6 months of hire.
- OCN certification preferred.
- Three to five years of Oncology experience preferred.
- Minimum of three to five (5) years medical, surgical, critical care, or equivalent experience Preferred.
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities.
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team referred.
- This position is safety sensitive.
Benefits & Perks - your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching Retirement Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career growth
- And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.