Oncology Safety Nurse

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Virginia Oncology Associates, the region's leading cancer care team, is seeking an RN Safety Nurse for our Suffolk office. This full-time, in-person role focuses on chemotherapy safety across orders, treatment plans, and regimen consistency with best practice data.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of oncology experience, an RN license, and is or will become OCN certified within one year. Excellent attention to detail and patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of oncology-related nursing experience.
• RN license required, BCLS certification.
• OCN certification or plan to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Review all chemotherapy orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Verify regimen aligns with current medical practice and literature.
• Review initial orders, clinical information and treatment plans.
• Confirm BSA calculation based on height and weight.
• Assess medication-use process and suggest improvements.
• Serve as a practice-wide chemotherapy safety resource.

Skills

Oncology experience

RN license

Detail-oriented

Education

BSN preferred

Oncology Certification (OCN) or plan to obtain within 1 year

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for an RN Safety Nurse to support our office located in Suffolk.

Employment Type: Full Time

In Person

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Compensation Range: $31.85 - $64.75. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as, relevant experience, education, certifications, licensure, and skills that align with the role.

Responsibilities

• Review all chemotherapy orders prior to administration to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Confirm the regimen is consistent with currently accepted medical practice as evidenced by safety and efficacy data published in peer reviewed medical literature.
• Review all initial orders, clinical information and treatment plans
• Confirm BSA calculation based on height and weight.
• Assess the medication use process and recommend process improvements as needed.
• Serve as a practice-wide resource for chemotherapy safety issues.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least five years of oncology-related experience.
• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education required; BSN preferred
• Must be Oncology Certified Nurse or must obtain OCN status within one year from date of hire.
• Current RN state license required
• Current BCLS certification required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.