Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Oncology - Full-Time (Float Position)- Madison Heights, Michigan

The primary purpose of the Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse is to provide appropriate clinical care, and education, and support the delivery of exceptional patient experience by responding to patient needs as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care.

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence in providing nursing care to the radiation oncology patient as specified by Nurse Practice Act, the Board of Nursing. The registered nurse is expected to observe, conceptualize, and analyze clinical or nonclinical problems related to health; and to utilize critical thinking, evidence-based practice to collaborate with the health care team. Responsibilities include clinical practice, education, research, and consultation, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITES:

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to the patients at MHP Radiation Oncology following the principles of evidenced based best practice.

· Collaborate with oncologists and the multidisciplinary team on patient care

· Facilitates Data collection and assessment during patient examinations and treatment

· Administers medications as per MHP Radiation Oncology policy and procedure

· Perform nursing observations as per policy and procedure during procedures, including treatments that require sedation

· Attend to procedures and exams with the Physician or APP

· Performs venipuncture and IV fluid/medication administration as directed by physician or APP

· Completes contemporaneous documentation as per MHP Radiation Oncology policy and procedure

· Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, family and friends

· Provide comprehensive patient education as per MHP Radiation Oncology policy and procedure

· Provide mentoring to junior staff and or students

· Attends annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting

· Maintain professional development and sets goals to address gaps or desired growth

· Protect patients and their families by adhering to HIPPA and infection control policy and procedure

· Contribute to the team effort by assisting with team goals

· Brings a positive, enthusiastic and ‘can-do’ attitude to work

· Develops and maintains professional working relationships

· Resonates with the high performance MHP Radiation Oncology culture

· Properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information

· Schedule appointments and diagnostic tests

· Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies

· Arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services

· Handle correspondence, test results, etc

· Obtain medical clearance for patients prior to procedures or certain treatments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted State License – RN

· Obtains ONC certification within 24 months of hire

· Sound clinical experience and competence as a Registered Nurse

· Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to demonstrate empathy for patients and their careers

· Demonstrated clinical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to plan and coordinate the clinical management of care

· Commitment to and involvement in the application of quality improvement and evidence-based practice principles

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member

· Current BLS certification

· ACLS required for offices performing procedures