RN Oncology

Oncology Registered NurseThe Oncology Registered Nurse evaluates, plans, implements and documents nursing care for the oncology patient population. The Oncology Registered Nurse works in hospitals and outpatient care centers where patients receive cancer treatments. In hospital settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse assists with surgery prep, patient education and coordination of their cancer treatments. In outpatient care center settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse typically helps with treatments such as chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring patients' vitals, side effects, and pain.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic settingObserves and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditionsAssures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chartInterviews and observes patients medical history and current condition; reviews patients' records; takes vital signs and assesses current condition and pain levelAdministers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medicationsValidates chemotherapy doses for accuracyIdentifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as neededRecords and reports all information within scope and per facility protocolPerforms assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care requiredPrepares patients for physician's examination, assists in examination and treatment of patientEducates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment optionsInstructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapyAssists in assessment of pain managementPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:Current RN license in state practicingOne (1) year of experience in oncology nursing preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.