Registered Nurse - Oncology

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a specialized focus on oncology to join our healthcare team

As a Registered Nurse in the Oncology department, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care and support to patients diagnosed with various forms of cancer

Your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the cancer care continuum, from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and palliative care.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, assess patients' physical and emotional needs, and develop individualized care plans based on the oncology treatment protocols and patient preferences.
2. Treatment Administration: Administer chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other specialized oncology treatments as prescribed by the oncologist, ensuring accurate dosing and monitoring for potential side effects.
3. Symptom Management: Monitor and manage patients' symptoms, including pain, nausea, fatigue, and other treatment-related side effects
   Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to adjust treatment plans as needed.
4. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their cancer diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care strategies
   Provide emotional support and guidance throughout the treatment journey.
5. Care Coordination: Collaborate with oncologist, surgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care, timely treatment interventions, and accurate documentation.
6. Supportive Care: Offer emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of cancer treatment, prognosis, and end-of-life care.
7. Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate care to patients in advanced stages of cancer, focusing on symptom management, pain relief, and emotional support.

Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
• Strong understanding of cancer treatments, therapies, and side effects.
• Proficiency in administering chemotherapy and managing related complications.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care, with the ability to address emotional and psychological needs.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for accurate documentation and care planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing healthcare environments.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Professional development opportunities, including continuing education and training in oncology nursing.
3. Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Oncology RN

13 week assignment

Scheduled 40 hrs, guaranteed 36

Mon-Fri dayshift

BLS & ACLS required

CO or multi-state license

3 yrs of recent Oncology experience required

Charting System: CPSI/Evident

10/14 start