RN - Oncology

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

RN - Oncology

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Oncology Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift, Monday - Friday

Hours per Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in oncology nursing

License: Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Must-Have:

• 1 year of oncology experience
• Bio/chemo certification from the Oncology Nursing Society or ability to complete within 2 weeks of hire

Description: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 the 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.Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.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.