RN - Oncology Care Coordinator - TidalHealth

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Registered Nurse (RN) Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA Standards and the Nursing Process within the Medical Oncology & Hematology office and treatment setting. Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care. Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures. Educates patients and families on significant self-care issues related to oncology. The RN is responsible for obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical information including vital signs, chief complaints, social concerns, medical histories, and other information necessary to provide ongoing collaborative care of the patient in a multidisciplinary team approach. The Registered Nurse aids in navigating the patients through the complexities of oncology care before, during, and after medical oncology/hematology treatments.

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Requirements

Education

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or an approved reciprocal state.
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certificate Course preferred.
  • Full-time and part-time staff are required to complete the ONS Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 1 year of hire/transfer and maintain certificate renewal per ONS.
  • Stand-by staff are required to complete the ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration Course within 1 year of hire/transfer and maintain certificate renewal per ONS.
• National Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred; Full-time and part-time staff are required to obtain within 3 years of hire/transfer and maintain certification renewal per ONS.

Registered Nurse (RN) Work Schedule

• Clinic is staffed day shift, Monday through Friday.
• Expected to work overtime in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.

• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.

Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

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