RN I Medical Oncology

Overview: Responsibilities:

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  Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and disease status of the patients served.
• Collects and records relevant patient health data accurately, with no more than 3-5 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation and coworker feedback.
• Assesses patients and reviews lab data to assure values within prescribed parameters prior to all treatment as documented in nursing notes and/or flow sheets as confirmed on random quarterly chart audits.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem, with no more than 2-3 exceptions, as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• Provides appropriate teaching to 100% of patients and their family including written educational information re: disease, treatment regimen, supportive care, etc. as documented in the medical record.
• Counsels patients for treatment side effects and symptom management either by telephone triage and/or at time of clinic visits as documented in the medical record as measured by random supervisory chart review and/or direct supervisory observation.
• In certain circumstances will be trained in the mixing of chemotherapeutic agents for appropriated therapeutic delivery for patient care in the absence of a pharmacist.
• Participates in clinical research by performing required assessments and data collection and documenting the medical record and flow sheets and confirmed by chart audit of 100% of patients on clinical trials receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy.
• Advocates for patients to ensure that care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity, 100% of the time, as measured by no significant, substantiated patient or peer complaints received by the manager/supervisor.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for chemotherapy, 100% of the time, as measured by random supervisory chart

review.

• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Provides to supervisor evidence of completion of PC-based age-specific competency education for targeted age groups within the previous calendar year.
• Participates in 20-30 hours of educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability through written exemplar, patient/family feedback, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
• Demonstrates operational problem-solving ability through written exemplar, co-worker report or direct managerial observation.
• Participates in the Operational/Regulatory activities of the Regional Cancer Program.
• Designs and coordinates PI initiative demonstrating good organizational skills and follow-through as determined by direct managerial observation.
• Attends at least 80% of staff meetings (both CTC and Nursing) as recorded on the attendance roster.
• Assists in the development, review and revision of the Regional Cancer Program Nursing Policies and Procedures as requested by supervisor.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
• Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manage

Qualifications:

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing, required or...
• Vocational / Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required or...
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred

• 1 year as a Registered Nurse Required
• Oncology experience Preferred

• NYS licensure as Registered Nurse or valid interim permit is required
• BLS certification will be required within 6 months
• Other certifications may be needed based on department requirements

• Clinical Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Attention to Detail
• Advocacy
• Adaptability

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
• Frequent fit testing
• Constant typing, grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing, standing, stooping, talking, walking, visual acuity

• Occasional radiation/radiant energy
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

• Frequent odors

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
• LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time

• A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services

Sign-on Bonus: USD $20,000.00 Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only): Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min: USD $76,452.30/Yr. Max: USD $114,678.44/Yr. EEO Statement (Text Only): We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.