Oncology RN: Compassionate Chemo Care

Iansociety; Henderson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePoint Health in a community hospital setting seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Oncology team, providing evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care. The RN will assess and monitor oncology patients, safely administer chemotherapy and related treatments, manage symptoms, document in the EHR, and coordinate with physicians and pharmacists to promote safety and quality outcomes.

This role emphasizes education for patients and families, infection control, and participation in

Qualifications

• Direct oncology nursing care: assess, monitor, evaluate patients.
• Administer chemotherapy, infusions, and supportive therapies safely.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans with the care team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, side effects, and self-care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Monitor and manage symptoms and side effects using evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Adhere to infection control and safety standards to support outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy adherence.
• Support a compassionate, culturally sensitive care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oncology nursing care, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patients.
• Administer chemotherapy, infusions, and supportive therapies safely and accurately.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, side effects, and self-care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and manage symptoms, pain, and treatment-related side effects using evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
• Adhere to infection control, medication safety, and quality standards to support optimal outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow clinical best practices and policies.
• Support a mission-driven, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care environment for patients and families.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

Care planning

IV therapy

EHR documentation

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

LifePoint Health in a community hospital setting seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Oncology team, providing evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care. The RN will assess and monitor oncology patients, safely administer chemotherapy and related treatments, manage symptoms, document in the EHR, and coordinate with physicians and pharmacists to promote safety and quality outcomes.

This role emphasizes education for patients and families, infection control, and participation in