CARTI: Rn-Medical Oncology

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: Practices within the professional boundaries established by the Board of Nursing in assessing patients’ needs, administering physician prescribed treatments, teaching patients and family members about their disease state and the corresponding treatments and side effects, counseling of patients and family members when appropriate and assisting the physician in the overall care of the patients.RequirementsEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:1.ADN or BSN from an accredited College of Nursing2.BLS Certified3.Valid and current Arkansas state nursing license4.Chemotherapy Certification (required within 90 days of employment)5.Valid Arkansas Driver’s License (if travel is required)EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: 1.2-5 years’ clinical experience in direct patient care preferred2.Maintain required number of continuing education units (CEU’s) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing3.Excellent computer and other basic office equipment skills4.Expertise in IV therapy skills and injectionsSummaryJOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.Provide on-site patient care and infusion services to all patients, including coordination of care with physician, other staff members and ancillary services when needed2.Provide patient teaching on all new patients regarding disease, treatment information, available support services and counseling options as indicated3.Triage telephone calls, resolve patient issues and concerns, review problems with physician and take appropriate action4.Administer/evaluate new and existing programs/protocols5.Maintain accurate patient charts/records and document nursing actions and functions6.Coordinate patient care activities with homecare or other ancillary services7.Maintain hematology/oncology expertise at all times8.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of biotherapy, chemotherapy and infusion therapy drugs and their potential side effects9.May be required to travel with MD10.Round with MD during week and weekend11.Initial workup of new clinic patients, hospital consults and established patient hospital H& P (history and physical)