Oncology RN - Hematology Oncology

Health First; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking an Oncology Clinic RN located in Merritt Island, Florida. This role is central to patient advocacy and care coordination for oncology patients, requiring an Associate's degree in nursing and a valid RN license in Florida. Responsibilities include coordinating care, providing education, and maintaining clinical competency within a dynamic outpatient setting. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (BSN) and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification. Join us to make a vital impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an oncology clinic setting.
• Valid RN license in the State of Florida.
• Completion of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a multidisciplinary team to connect patients with services.
• Monitor patient compliance with treatment plans.
• Provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Oncology background in the clinic setting

Patient education

Chemotherapy dosing

Phone triage skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ASN, ADN or AAS)

Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology Clinic RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

Job Requirements

Primary Accountabilities

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
• Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation.
• Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
• Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
• Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
• Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
• Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
• Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures.

Work Experience

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Associate degree (ASN, ADN or AAS) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Work Experience: 1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
• Licensure: Valid RN license in the State of Florida.
• Certification: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within six (6) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS/ONCC has not already been obtained.
• BLS as issued by American Heart Association.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Work Experience: 1-3 years in the Oncology clinic setting.
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1-3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.