Oncology RN - Day Shift, 13-Week Assignment

Cynet HealthStaff; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an Oncology RN to provide professional nursing care to patients under established standards, practices, and healthcare techniques in a hospital setting.

You will assist providers, participate in patient and family education, and collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care. A PA-registered nurse license and BLS are required, with at least one year in oncology.

This 13-week assignment runs day shift, Monday through Friday, with hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in oncology nursing.
• Bio/chemo certification from the Oncology Nursing Society or ability to complete within 2 weeks of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients following established standards, practices, and healthcare techniques.
• Demonstrate competence in making professional judgments pertaining to patient care.
• Assist providers in patient care and education.
• Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
• Knowledge of practical nursing principles and skills needed to provide quality patient care and treatment, including examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures, medication effects on patients, and patient education principles.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
• Knowledge of office procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to react calmly and effectively during emergency situations.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, prioritize, make confident quick decisions, and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to administer a variety of medications and treatments and utilize various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Tools

Bio/chemo certification

Job description

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an Oncology RN to provide professional nursing care to patients under established standards, practices, and healthcare techniques in a hospital setting.

You will assist providers, participate in patient and family education, and collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care. A PA-registered nurse license and BLS are required, with at least one year in oncology.

This 13-week assignment runs day shift, Monday through Friday, with hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.