RN Medical Oncology
Core
Registered Nurse providing professional nursing care, chemotherapy administration, and patient/family education in an inpatient medical oncology unit.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Medical Oncology)
Builds
Inpatient care plans and chemotherapy treatments for hematological and oncological patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process application, chemotherapy administration, patient/family education, end-of-life care, bedside procedures, acute care assessment
Preferred skills
Radiation therapy knowledge, oncology nursing certification (ONCC or ONS)
Technologies
Chemotherapy administration systems, telemetry monitoring
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process; administer chemotherapy and biotherapy; educate patients and families on treatment and care; assist with unique bedside procedures; provide emotional support to patients and families.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC