Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
- Employer
- Holy Redeemer Health System
- Location
- Meadowbrook Pennsylvania
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Feb 14, 2021
- Closes
- Mar 16, 2021
- Ref
- 24054
- Specialty
- Hemo / Oncology, Med / Surg
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Medical Oncology Registered Nurse must be able to perform all aspects of the nursing process. This registered professional nurse specializes in the care of individuals receiving radiotherapy/chemotherapy and other treatments for cancer. The medical oncology nurse will assist the medical oncologist team in the overall care of the oncology patient. The nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's needs, planning for the patient's care, implementing the plan for the patient, and re-evaluation the success of the plan. Oversees the overall care coordination of the oncology patient and acts as a resource in navigating patient care.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Current PA registered nurse license
Two years nursing oncology experience
Chemotherapy Administration Certification preferred
Certification by the Oncology Nursing Society (OCN), preferred
IV Certification
Phlebotomy experience
Knowledge of current trends (theory and practice) in nursing care
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
EOE