Oncology RN: Compassionate Cancer Care & Coordination

Guthrie; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guthrie Oncology Nurse provides expert, coordinated nursing care for cancer patients in a comprehensive, evidence-based environment. You will administer chemotherapy and related therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families about treatment plans and health literacy.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating care across the treatment continuum, advocating for safety, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes in a busy

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Additional nursing CEUs are required for cancer centers with Accreditations.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Specialty chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate required as soon as eligible; Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• ACLS training as required by specific units or specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care.
• Develops updates and coordinates patient plan of care to achieve patient goals.
• Optimizes patient outcomes and helps patient transition across the care continuum.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Administers chemotherapy, antibiotics, blood and iron infusions and other therapies.
• Follows provider orders and documents interventions.
• Advocates for patients to promote safe and high-quality care.
• Provides education to patients and collaborates with other health care providers to ensure holistic care.
• Educates patients on disease processes and treatment plans to improve health literacy.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

CEUs for cancer centers with Accreditations

Job description

The Guthrie Oncology Nurse provides expert, coordinated nursing care for cancer patients in a comprehensive, evidence-based environment. You will administer chemotherapy and related therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families about treatment plans and health literacy.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating care across the treatment continuum, advocating for safety, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes in a busy