Oncology Registered Nurse

2 weeks ago

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Optum Full time

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind
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This position provides care to patients while adhering to the standards of nursing practice, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Provides care to patients ranging with the ages of infants to geriatrics.

Reliant Medical Group is seeking a compassion, enthusiastic and professional Registered Nurse to join their Oncology Team in Worcester.


This position is responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Oversees and directs the care of patients with Hematologic and Oncologic malignancies and non-oncology diagnoses in the outpatient setting.

Directs the care of the patient receiving chemotherapy/Biotherapy and supportive treatments in collaboration with the provider and other team members.

Recognizes changes in the patient status, symptomatology and changes in diagnostic studies and respond appropriately.

Location: 5 Neponset St, Worcester, MA 01606

Hours:4 days per week, 32 hours total. No weekends, evenings, or holidays

Specialty:
Oncology

Primary Responsibilities:

Clinical:

  • Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
  • Understanding of the care of the cancer patient, principles of chemotherapy/biotherapy, medication classifications, routes of administration and safe handling. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in nursing care across the disease trajectory
  • Performs a complete assessment and reassessment on all patients as per policy, including psychosocial, spiritual, emotional and educational needs
  • Adequately assess and reassess pain and institute appropriate pain management techniques. Provides ongoing patient and caregiver education regarding pain management
  • Prioritize the plan of care as the patient assessment changes using evidence based clinical knowledge
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of antineoplastic therapies and immunotherapies including physical, psychological, and adverse effects
  • Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration, rate and timing of delivery, treatment parameters and drug properties, i.e., irritant, vesicant or nonvesicant
  • Demonstrates the ability to calculate drug dosage and volume according to patient's age, height, and weight and body surface area
  • Demonstrate proficiency in IV therapy, venous access, and central line use and care
  • Follows regulations, policies and guidelines for safe handling, administration and disposal of antineoplastic agents. Provides patient protection and post therapy education
  • Demonstrates competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as venipuncture, IV insertion, care and maintenance of vascular access devices and declotting of lines
  • Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
  • Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders and interventions. Meets patient care needs promptly
  • Assesses patient and family learning needs, physical and mental abilities and readiness to learn. Able to adapt teaching methods and addresses barriers as appropriate. Documents the education experience and needs to reinforce on subsequent visits
  • Demonstrates competency in telephone triage, including the ability to evaluate and assess patient needs and plan for the appropriate intervention
  • Coordinates a discharge plan of care for each patient including education on the treatment plan and schedule and any coordination with community agencies

Quality and Safety:

  • Adheres to safety and quality control measures, such as those relating to medication administration and infection control
  • Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives
  • Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies
  • Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely
  • Consistently documents all the aspects of patient care and patient education in the Electronic Medical Record. This ensures appropriate reimbursement for services. Reports pertinent information to the Provider

Expectations:

  • Completes all organizational and department specific nursing education and competencies
  • Enhances professional growth and development through education programs, seminars etc.
  • Attends

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