RN Oncology Clinic - Fort Hamilton Hospital

Company: Kettering Health Network
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: May 15, 2020

Job Description:

RN Oncology Clinic - Fort Hamilton HospitalUS-OH-HamiltonJob ID: 2018-14074Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 7Category: NursingFort Hamilton HospOverviewAre you interested in working for an organization that strives to treat the entire patient: body, mind and spirit? Do you feel called to provide life-changing cancer treatments to this community? Kettering Health Network's experienced cancer care team delivers cutting edge treatments and facilities do the Greater Dayton and Northern Cincinnati area. Our mission is to not only extend cancer care treatments, but to also provide education, support and ongoing guidance to our patients.ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities The Oncology Clinic RN serves the clinical services of the department by providing primary clinical support to the physicians. The RN administers medication on the order of the physician and completes all other physicians' orders in a timely manner. The RN oversees the duties of LPNs and MAs to assure appropriate patient care. The Oncology Clinic RN is responsible for providing care to patients in all settings in collaboration with other interdisciplinary personnel. The RN delivers exemplary patient care and maintains an organized clinical environment. Job RequirementsGraduation from an accredited nursing programLicensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse12 months of RN experience in an acute care settingBLS certificationACLS certification required within six months of hireBachelor of Science in nursing is preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire)Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room proceduresKnowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient careKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environmentSkills in assisting in a variety of treatments and proceduresSkill in maintaining and supervising records and recording test resultsThe oncology infusion RN provides quality nursing care to patients experiencing hematological/oncological treatments and disease management including knowledge and skills to provide chemotherapy and biotherapy agents safely and effectively. Possesses and develops understanding of the oncologic process and oncologic emergencies. Knowledgeable to instruct patients and their support persons about disease, symptom management and treatment as well as advocate for their needs. ONS chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration certification (or obtained within 6months of hire)OCN certification highly preferredAt least year of oncology nursing experience required with preference given to RN's with oncology clinical experience. Experience with oncology EMR preferredDemonstrates knowledge of and compliance to Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy guidelines and able to administer these agents in accordance with ONS guidelines. Follows KHN policy and procedures for chemotherapy administration and follows safety practices for patients, visitors and self. Responsible for knowledge of drugs/chemotherapy/biotherapy/treatments and procedures provided.Evaluate and initiate IV access, central line management and assessment of port function. Ongoing patient assessment prior to, during and following administration of treatment. Able to ascertain patient symptoms in relation patient's regimen and other oncologic modalities of treatment. Able to assess and recognize oncologic emergencies and intervene appropriately. Qualifications PM18 PM17PI119705078

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