Senior Oncology RN - Expert Chemotherapy Care

US Oncology Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide professional oncology care under supervision, adhering to national and company standards.

The role supports an interdisciplinary team, administers chemotherapy and hydration, monitors patient condition, documents assessments, and educates patients and caregivers. A BSN with seven years of nursing, including three in oncology, and OCN certification is required, along with RN license and CPR.

Qualifications

• BSN degree with nursing licensure and OCN certification.
• At least seven years nursing experience, including oncology.
• Current CPR certification and ongoing CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mixes and administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under physician direction.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures; maintains patient flow in/out of exam rooms.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit: vitals, height, weight, allergies, medication changes.
• Maintains exam room disinfection; assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate action.
• Completes chemotherapy charge forms; ensures pre-authorization and consent forms are obtained.
• Assists with ambulatory infusion pump use and documentation of pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, labs, protocol, and physician consultation.
• Performs venipuncture, port access and central line care.
• Administers medications/blood products with correct dosage, route and time.
• Operates infusion pumps and provides pump-use instruction to patient/caregiver.
• Documents nursing assessments, teaching and administration in patient chart; communicates with physician.
• Ensures nursing charges on fee slips; supports medical assistants.
• Triages patient calls; assesses needs and provides teaching and referrals as needed.
• Manages medication refill requests from pharmacy line and records in chart.
• Follows OSHA guidelines for cytotoxic agents and biohazardous materials.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs assessment

Education

BSN degree

OCN certification

RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Infusion pumps

Port access devices

Medical records tools

Job description

US Oncology Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide professional oncology care under supervision, adhering to national and company standards.

The role supports an interdisciplinary team, administers chemotherapy and hydration, monitors patient condition, documents assessments, and educates patients and caregivers. A BSN with seven years of nursing, including three in oncology, and OCN certification is required, along with RN license and CPR.