Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator Oncology

TALENT Software Services; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm in California is seeking a Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator Oncology. The role involves assisting patients with ongoing oncology treatments, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have significant experience in oncology nursing and possess relevant certifications. This is a full-time position for a mid-senior level nurse.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in oncology nursing preferred; 3-4 years will be considered.
• Previous charge experience is preferred.
• BLS certification required; Chemo certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients receiving ongoing oncology treatment.
• Manage all aspects of patient care with an administrative-based workload.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Oncologic emergency management

IV therapy management

Symptom management

Neutropenic precautions

Tools

Charting systems experience

Job description

Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator Oncology

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

Overview

Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator Oncology

Responsibilities

• Assist patients who are currently receiving ongoing oncology treatment.
• Manage all aspects of patient care with an administrative-based workload.
• Work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

• Administration of chemotherapy, including continuous infusion and oral administration.
• Monitor chemotherapy and manage oncologic emergencies such as Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), anaphylaxis, extravasation injury, hemorrhage, sepsis, and spinal cord compression.
• Care and management of ports, central line/implanted line care, and IV therapy/infusions.
• Administration of blood and blood products.
• Symptom management including altered mental status, constipation/diarrhea, dysphagia, edema, nausea/vomiting, and neuropathy.
• Neutropenic precautions and chest tube care and management.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in oncology nursing is highly preferred; candidates with 3-4 years will be considered.
• Previous charge experience is preferred.
• Experience with charting systems is required; any charting system experience is acceptable.
• BLS certification is required; Chemo certification (ONS/ONCC) is preferred.

Senioriry level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting