What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Part Time)-1 position at Arizona Blood & Cancer Specialist?
Our practice is built on a foundation of clinical excellence, compassionate support, and commitment to helping our patients through very difficult times in their lives.
Every member of our team shares and is dedicated to our common goal of improving our patients’ experience, lives and outcomes. This ambitious and important goal is what motivates the selfless, collaborative, courageous and exceptional people who make up our organization.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (Part Time in Green Valley)
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology partners access the latest cancer research and treatment options to provide the best care for our patients close to home. This collaboration is driving the future of cancer care through a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model improving the lives of everyone living with cancer.
Help us realize our mission and be a vital part of our continued success!
Summary
This role will be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care including the delivery of IV infusions, educates patients about disease and treatment, triage patients calls, and collaborate with the providers.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor patient’s physical and emotional well-being
- Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record
- Verifies regimen orders and administers chemotherapy, biologics, immunotherapy and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols
- Recognizes and responds to cancer-related issues including toxicities and oncological emergencies
- Assesses readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education
- Provides compassionate support to patients and family
- Communicates with patients and providers pertinent concerns or feedback
- Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality, safe and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care
- Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone
- Participates and monitors quality improvement activities
- Acts as a liaison between the clinical and administrative staff
- Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
- Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
- Knowledge of research practices for phases I, II and III clinical trials.
- Oncology resource to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
- Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
- Ability to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and challenging patient interactions.
- Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plan for each cancer patient
- Ability to cope with death and dying.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- BLS certification
- Current Arizona RN license in good standing
- Competent in venipuncture and vascular access
- 3-5 years of experience in a busy hematology/oncology clinic setting
- Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course
Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
