RN Sr

US Oncology Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Virginia is seeking a professional nurse to provide specialized care for oncology patients. The role involves assessment, medication administration, and patient support while working closely with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, an RN state license, and several years of nursing experience, ideally within oncology. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with RN state license.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience, with at least one year in oncology.
• Continuing education requirements must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate patient care.
• Assess patient's health status and medical history.
• Provide psychosocial support and teaching for patients.

Skills

Oncology certification

Nursing experience

Patient assessment skills

Skills in administering medications

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

RN state license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

*See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable.

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history. Collect and record nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assures pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains work environment. Restocks the supply area as needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures. Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources. Interprofessional collaboration.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research. Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements. Business Experience Five years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology preferred. Specialized Knowledge/Skills Oncology certification preferred.

Working Conditions

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.). 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. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.). 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.

Specialty Specific Responsibilities

Transplant RN Position Summary: Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow‑up care post stem cell rescue.

Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician): Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and supervisor.

Key Responsibilities (Facilitates clinical operations and patient care): Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.

Key Responsibilities (Interprofessional collaboration): Assists in providing community education to those interested in the process of stem cell transplantation.

Minimum Job Qualifications

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