Aurora Cancer Care Lead Nurse

4 weeks ago


Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lead Oncology Nurse to join our team at Advocate Health. As a Lead Oncology Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and leading our team of nurses in delivering high-quality care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide ongoing care to patients with cancer, utilizing the nursing process and age-specific care needs.
  • Assess educational needs and provide teaching and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Integrate health promotion and preventive aspects of care, as well as symptom assessment and management according to the treatment plan.
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and resources to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Assume primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in the oncology specialty area.
  • Anticipate and recognize changes in patient status and need for care, determining priorities of patient care based on patient needs and in alignment with the treatment plan.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and other providers to confirm, correlate, and update patient plans of care.
  • Administer medications, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics, and other intravenous medications, as assigned.
  • Perform central venous access device management and transfusion of blood products, therapeutic phlebotomy, and other procedures as needed.
  • Provide telephone consultation/triage and care coordination to patients, families, and/or significant others according to protocol and policies.
  • Maintain and update accurate clinical and patient records according to system policies and state and federal guidelines.
  • Assist in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.
  • Follow published policies and procedures and regularly monitor changes or additions to them.
  • Take ownership of one's professional development in the specialty, continually striving to advance knowledge and practice of clinical skills.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months.
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card/Certificate within 30 days of hire.
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card/Certificate within 30 days of hire.
  • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) certification preferred.
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.
  • Typically requires 2 years of experience in a clinical setting that includes experiences in oncology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written).
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • May be exposed to cytotoxic and hazardous waste, as well as blood and body fluids, and communicable disease.
  • Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.


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