Oncology RN - Chemotherapy & Patient Care

The US Oncology Network; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Colorado is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Lone Tree (Skyridge Medical Center Campus) location. The role focuses on administering chemotherapy and providing patient education within an oncology care team.

Requirements include RN license, BLS, and preferred BSN; oncology experience is a plus. RMCC offers benefits such as health, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Maintains knowledge of drug reimbursement procedures. Completes all chemotherapy charge forms.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, including problems and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Administers all medications using correct medication product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material

Skills

Nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Colorado is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Lone Tree (Skyridge Medical Center Campus) location. The role focuses on administering chemotherapy and providing patient education within an oncology care team.

Requirements include RN license, BLS, and preferred BSN; oncology experience is a plus. RMCC offers benefits such as health, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.