Registered Nurse - Oncology

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Responsible for providing professional

nursing care for clinic patients following established standards

and practices.  Assists physicians and staff in coordinating

patient care.  Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff

and physicians. 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to Patient/Clinical Services

Manager.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

1.  Provides general nursing care to patients.  Administers

prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing

standards.

 

2.  Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.

Ensures cleanliness.  Prepares list of medical supplies needed.

Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination

and testing of patients.

 

3.  Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction

to drugs and treatments to physicians.  Dispenses medication as

directed.  Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures,

medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.

 

4.  Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in

emergency situations.  Greets patients and prepares them for

physician examination.  Screens patients for appropriation

information.  Instructs patients in collection of samples and

tests.

 

5.  Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent

information.  Posts tests and examination results.

 

6.  Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone

calls.  Instructs patient and family regarding medications and

treatment instructions.

 

7.  Maintains patient confidentiality.

 

The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job

position.

 

EDUCATION:  RN degree, BSN preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of one year professional nursing experience,

clinic experience preferred. Experience in Oncology preferred. Chemotheraphy certification/experience strongly desired.

 

REQUIREMENTS:  State RN license.

 

KNOWLEDGE:

 

1.  Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and

practices to give and evaluate patient care.

 

2.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to

establish/maintain a safe work environment.

 

SKILLS:

 

1.  Skill in applying and  modifying the principles, methods and

techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.

 

2.  Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

 

3.  Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and

responding to correspondence.

 

ABILITIES:

 

1.  Ability to maintain quality control standards.

 

2.  Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency

situations.

 

3.  Ability to communicate clearly.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Combination of office and exam settings.  Frequent exposure to

communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,

medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic

environment.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

 

Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending,

lifting.  Requires full range of body motion including handling an

lifting patient,s manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand

coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods

of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100

pounds  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular

hours.

 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for

meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,

abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.