Collaborative Practice Nurse

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oncology healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients. The role involves assessing health status, administering therapies, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Applicants must possess a valid RN license, a preferred BSN, and have at least five years of nursing experience, including one in oncology. The position emphasizes patient confidentiality, medication administration, and supporting compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Specialized knowledge in oncology care is required.
• Ability to manage toxicities and health abnormalities related to oncology treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients according to standards.
• Administer therapies under a physician's supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care.
• Facilitate communication between patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare and administer medications and therapies as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient confidentiality

Oncology care knowledge

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Current RN state license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Portable infusion pumps

Job description

Overview

Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessment and interventions.
• Review and report the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain work environment.
• Restock the supply area as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintain all disinfection protocols.
• Maintain equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
• Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
• As necessary, facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provide nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Serve as mentor/preceptor and provide day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Specialty Specific Responsibilities: Transplant RN Position Summary: Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow‑up care post stem cell rescue. Key Responsibilities: (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.) Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/or supervisor. Key Responsibilities: (Facilitates clinical operations and patient care): Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned. Key Responsibilities: (Inter professional collaboration): Assists in providing community education to those interested in the process of stem cell transplantation.

Infusion RN Key Responsibilities: Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician. Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home. Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.

Minimum Job Qualifications: Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy provider card preferred. Radiation Oncology RN minimum job qualifications and radiation oncology Gynecological Oncology R.

Qualifications

Education/Training Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Business Experience Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred. Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Oncology certification preferred.

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.