Registered Practical Nurse – Medicine Oncology
Core
Provide quality nursing care to less complex oncology and palliative patients, managing symptoms, treatments, and discharge planning.
Role type
Registered Practical Nurse (Oncology/Palliative)
Builds
Patient care plans and continuity of care for oncology and palliative patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Palliative care competencies, pain assessment tools, TPN/NG tube/chest tube/wound care management, IV therapy, blood collection, infection control, health teaching, physiological understanding of cancer, BCLS, medication administration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; respond to emergency situations; provide health teaching to patients and families; practice infection control measures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff