Registered Nurse – Oncology

Jobtailor; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pottsville, PA seeks an experienced RN to deliver comprehensive oncology patient care, from assessment to evaluation and education. You’ll collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to proactively resolve patient needs and advocate for patients throughout diagnosis and treatment.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, HIPAA compliance, and ongoing quality improvement, using EHRs and strong communication with patients, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• RN license in Pennsylvania required or at hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• OCN and BLS required within specified timelines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient-care assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated oncology patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Advocate for patients and provide education on medical terminology, treatment, and symptom management.
• Support and guide patients through diagnosis and treatment; refer to services and resources as needed.
• Follow quality, safety, evidence-based practice, and participate in performance improvement processes.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Symptom Management

Health Promotion

Disease Prevention

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Quality Improvement

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Care Assignment Organization

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Advocacy

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN License (PA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Word Processing Software

Database Software

Job description

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated oncology patients
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve patient needs
• Apply critical thinking, attention to detail, and adaptability in changing situations
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues
• Advocate for patients
• Provide written and verbal education about medical terminology, treatment methodologies, personal care, symptom management, health promotion, and disease prevention
• Support and guide patients throughout diagnosis and treatment
• Refer patients and families to healthcare services and community resources
• Communicate with interdisciplinary teams to prevent, correct, or minimize patient complications
• Follow quality, safety, evidence-based practice, and research initiatives
• Support department and hospital goals and participate in performance improvement processes
• Use technology to optimize communication and patient-care delivery
• Participate in team-building activities and mentor new staff
• Delegate appropriately based on colleagues’ skills and expertise
• Provide requested input on team members’ performance appraisals
• Protect patients’ Protected Health Information in accordance with HIPAA and LVHN confidentiality policy

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Nursing program
• Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice
• Ability to critically think and adapt to changing situations
• Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient-care assignments
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
• Knowledge of word processing, Electronic Health Records, and database software applications
• BLS (Basic Life Support), American Heart Association, required upon hire
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse), Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, required within 3 years
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire, or NLC Compact State RN License, required upon hire
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• 1 year Acute Care and/or Oncology Nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking; patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in oncology patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment. Proficient in communication, collaboration, and advocacy for patients while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Acute Care Nursing Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Symptom Management
• Health Promotion
• Disease Prevention
• Critical Thinking
• Patient Education
• Quality Improvement
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Patient Care Assignment Organization

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Advocacy
• Mentoring
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) License

Industry Keywords

• Oncology
• Patient Care
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• HIPAA Compliance
• Performance Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Word Processing Software
• Database Software Applications