Oncology Nurse: Chemotherapy Care & Patient Education

Urology Centers of Alabama, PC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama, P.C. is seeking a Registered Nurse with oncology experience to join our clinical team. The role involves administering chemotherapy, coordinating care with oncologists, and providing patient and family education.

The RN will assess patients, monitor responses to treatment, document findings, and participate in policy development and safety initiatives within our cancer care program. A Alabama RN license and oncology experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Registered nurse in the State of Alabama.
• Must have recent Oncology experience.
• Preparation, mixing and administration of chemotherapy oncology medications.
• Helps in the development of written institutional policies for chemotherapy certification, administration of antineoplastic drugs (all routes), safe drug handling and disposal, management of untoward reactions, such as allergic reactions, and methods for documentation.
• Ensures the correct dose and drug are administered by the correct route to the right patient.
• Assessment of patients past health history, health practices, and both the patients and the familys knowledge of the disease and its treatment.
• Works in collaboration with the patient, significant other and medical oncologist to assess, plan, develop, implement and review the treatment plan.
• Provides education, including written and visual teaching aids, to patient and significant other regarding disease process and treatment plan, including side effects or problems that patients might experience from the regimen.
• Aware of expected outcomes and possible complications as it relates to oncology treatment plan and effectively communicates this information to patient and significant other.
• Independently assesses the patients general physical and emotional status.
• Completes detailed nursing history and physical examination.
• Is aware of the results and general implications of all relevant laboratory, pathology, and imaging studies.
• Coordinates multiple and complex technologies used in cancer diagnosis and treatment, including but not limited to direct patient care, documentation in the medical record, participation in therapy, symptom management, organization of referrals to other healthcare providers, counseling throughout diagnosis, therapy and follow up.
• Takes direction and initiates actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Minimizes non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable meeting future needs of the department and/or organization.
• Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring ongoing certification and training goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with medical oncologist and care team to develop, implement and review treatment plans.
• Administer chemotherapy and manage associated policies, procedures and safety.
• Educate patients and families about disease, treatment plans and potential side effects.
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition promptly.

Skills

Nursing

Oncology experience

Education

RN license Alabama

Job description

Urology Centers of Alabama, P.C. is seeking a Registered Nurse with oncology experience to join our clinical team. The role involves administering chemotherapy, coordinating care with oncologists, and providing patient and family education.

The RN will assess patients, monitor responses to treatment, document findings, and participate in policy development and safety initiatives within our cancer care program. A Alabama RN license and oncology experience are required.