RN-Oncology OP

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Oncology Outpatient is responsible for delivering competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse coordinates and provides patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Essential Duties:

• Education:
  • Identifies and meets personal learning needs.
  • Participates in education programs based on assessed learning needs.
  • Utilizes patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
  • Assesses readiness to learn among patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluates the developmental level of patients and factors affecting their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance for care plan revisions when necessary.
  • Engages in discussions with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate patient care.
  • Communicates relevant information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex issues, focusing on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
  • Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required for the patient care plan.
  • Adheres to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.
  • Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consults with appropriate resources in a timely manner regarding complex care issues and high-risk discharge planning.
• Leadership:
  • Develops goals for professional growth and works to achieve objectives within a set timeframe.
  • Facilitates intra/interdepartmental collaboration and participates in unit goals and performance improvement activities.
  • Utilizes communication systems effectively.
  • Contributes to promoting cost-effective care and provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Stays informed about public policies and regulations affecting the healthcare environment.
  • Ensures a safe, clean, and secure environment for all patients.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes and prioritizes data from complex situations to determine care needs.
  • Includes physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs in assessment.
  • Synthesizes assessment data for clear communication with others.
  • Anticipates discharge needs of patients and their families.
  • Develops relationships with families that empower them to advocate for their needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.
  • Utilizes multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employs diverse communication methods to convey planning details.
  • Identifies cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care planning.
  • Demonstrates effective task prioritization for patients with complex challenges.
• Research:
  • Engages with relevant nursing journals and studies to enhance practice.
  • Presents ideas and inquiries to staff for discussion on applicability to practice.

Skills and Experience:

• Required: One (1) year of nursing experience.
• Preferred: Experience in oncology nursing.

Education:

• Required: Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications and Licensure:

• Required:
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.