RN / Oncology Job Description
RN / oncology
provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease process, self care techniques, prevention strategies, rehab nursing procedures and community resources of discharge planning.
RN / Oncology Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
The oncology infusion nurse will provide hands on care to patients, practicing in an evidence based manner in accordance with NCCN guidelines and hospital policies and procedures
Performs nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments
Demonstrates critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to a patient situation
Develops implements, evaluates and revises an individualized plan of care using evidenced based interventions and standards of care, while actively involving the patient and family
Respectfully communicates both written and verbal information that is accurate, timely, concise and thorough
Manages team members to provide care for a group of patients during a designated time frame
Efficiently organizes and prioritizes individual workload around patient and unit needs
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, patients and families
Assists with the recruitment, selection, scheduling, and monitoring of research project participants
RN / Oncology Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN / Oncology
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, ONCC, ONS, AHA, ACLS
Education for RN / Oncology
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN / oncology job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Science, Oncology, Medical, School of Nursing, Associate Degrees, College of Nursing, Graduate, Writing, Nursing Program
Skills for RN / Oncology
Desired skills for RN / oncology include:
Current cancer treatment modalities to patient care
Staging and documentation
Use of skin products
Therapeutic application of Pulmonary/Medical nursing regarding common disease entities and complications
Patient and the family
Nursing care methods and procedures
Policies
Procedures
Relevant equipment
State
Desired experience for RN / oncology includes:
Screens and recruits participants for research trials according to protocol clinical criteria and federal regulations
Develops or revises a plan of care for assigned patients which will include data, measurable goals, patient preferences, and interventions needed to achieve patient goals
1 year of experience strongly preferred, Outpatient and Oncology experience highly valued
Oncology certification strongly preferred
Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range
May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
RN / Oncology Examples
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RN / Oncology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RN / oncology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN / oncology
- Reviews and carries out physician’s orders
- Reports progress and unusual occurrences
- Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems
- Records and reports all information within scope of authority
- Performs assessment of patients
- Prepares patients for physician’s examination, and assists in examination and treatment of patient
- Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options
- Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
- Assists in assessment of pain management
- Perform other duties that correspond to the overall functions of this position
Qualifications for RN / oncology
- National Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred
- Minimum two years in an oncology acute care setting or related work experience (ie
- One year in chemotherapy administration, preferred
- Minimum of two years of recent experience in chosen specialties
- Experience in oncology nursing desirable
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience in oncology
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RN / Oncology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of RN / oncology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN / oncology
- Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and families, communicates with social service for follow up
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy required within 12 months of hire
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certification required within six months of hire or transfer
- If operational able, will consider training opportunities for those with less than 1 year of acute care experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers at time of hire
- Licensure as a RN in the Commonwealth of MA required
Qualifications for RN / oncology
- Certification as an OCN by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred
- Chemotherapy class within one (1) year
- Specialty certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy required for all RNs within 12 months
- Certification in Oncology nursing preferred
- Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- One year of hospital experience is preferred
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RN / Oncology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RN / oncology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN / oncology
- A minimum of two years in an oncology acute care setting or related work experience (ie
- Previous oncology nursing experience preferred
- Primary responsibility is to triage and work with MD/NP team
- Twelve (12) months acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency at Sacred Heart Medical Center
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy required within 12 months of hire
- One (1) year experience in area of specialty
Qualifications for RN / oncology
- Hired as a result of a unit transfer from Heritage Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Hired as a ministry transfer and currently enrolled in a BSN program with an expected graduation date within 6 months of hire
- Professional Nursing Organization Membership
- ONS Chemo/Biotherapy required within 12 months of hire
- Prefer one (1) year experience in area of specialty
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years of hire or an RN with 20 years of RN experience will not be required to obtain a BSN
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RN / Oncology Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RN / oncology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN / oncology
- Oncology Infusion Therapy Experience preferred
- Computer skills required and prior experience with electronic medical recordsystems preferred
- ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate within 1 year
- Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) required within 2 years for Chemotherapy Administration, Practice Management and Leads
- At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience and/or Oncology nursing experience
- Med Surg experience desirable but not required
Qualifications for RN / oncology
- Current BLS certification through the AHA
- One (1) year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or successful completion of applicable clinical and didactic SRDH specialty training course(s) or program
- ONS Chemo Cert within 6 months of hire
- One (1) year acute care experience, preferably with an oncology focus
- Chemo/bio Certification
- Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire