Oncology Care RN - Hendricks Oncology - Full Time Days

Hendricks Regional Health; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendricks Regional Health in Brownsburg, IN is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Oncology unit to provide evidence-based, patient- and family-centered cancer care across the continuum. The role emphasizes professional nursing standards, ethical care, and strong customer service within a relationship-based care model.

Responsibilities include independent oncology assessments, coordinating care with physicians and specialists, educating patients on treatment options, maintaining Oncology

Qualifications

• RN with oncology specialization and ongoing certifications.
• BSN required; 3-5 years oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Indiana RN licensure and Oncology Certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous oncology assessments and symptom management.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists and other team members.
• Provide patient education on cancer treatments and care options.
• Maintain professional oncology certification and participate in tumor board discussions.
• Document thoroughly and manage time effectively to meet patient needs.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Summary :

This position functions are a part of the oncology clinical team to ensure evidence-based patient care is provided in alignment with best practice guidelines in all pieces of the oncology continuum. To provide nursing care that is patient and family centered in an environment that exemplifies best practice and customer service; fosters relationship-based care; and maintains the integrity of professional nursing standards. Nursing care guidelines are based on the ANA Code of Ethics (1), Indiana Nurse Practice Act (2), Nursing Process, and regulatory agency standards by which the RN provides patient care and shared leadership for the unit.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• 1. Practices autonomously and serves as an extension of the provider to perform oncology specific physical, mental, and psychosocial assessments, interpret patient lab and imaging results, provide symptom management needs and education, and supports management of drug interactions or reactions.
• 2. Maintains a thorough understanding of cancer and disease site, cancer care, treatment plans, and all cancer treatment modalities
• 3. Coordinates with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care needs are met; Monitors patient health status and assesses for changes
• 4. Provides thorough patient education on oncology care options including port placement, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical treatment, PET scans, genetic testing, genomic testing, NCCN guidelines, and other treatment modalities.
• 5. Maintains professional oncology certification through the Oncology Nursing Society and completes oncology specific continuing education annually as required by CoC and NAPBC accreditations
• 6. Reviews and maintains current literature, attends product and practice education, and applies such to promote optimal patient outcomes; presents cases at HRH Tumor Board
• 7. Manages time productively; flexes scheduling for patient need; maintains professional and appropriate documentation; and completes assignments/teaching responsibilities per scheduled time frames.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a minimum of a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree, (BSN), required.
• 3-5 years' experience.

Mandatory Licensure/Certifications:

• Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses' Registration and Nursing Education as an active Registered Nurse.
• Oncology Certification through Oncology Nursing Society required within one (1) year

Work Shift :

8:00am - 4:30pm (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40