Temp. Practice Nurse/RN for Oncology - Washington Township Medical Foundation

Job description

About Washington Township Medical Foundation (WTMF)

Serving the communities of Fremont, Union City, and Newark, Washington Township Medical Foundation (WTMF) is a multi-specialty medical group that is a part of Washington Hospital Healthcare System in Fremont, California. In support of WTMF’s mission to serve the community with the highest quality health care, WTMF’s commitment to the patient first ethic and ensuring an excellent patient experience are strategic priorities. This is rooted in effective partnerships with patients that yield better outcomes and effective and efficient care in a manner that demonstrates compassion and respect for the patients in our care.

For more information, visit our website at www.mywtmf.com

We have an opening in our Onoclogy office.

Role and Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will work closely within the UCSF Oncology Clinic and multidisciplinary team as a clinical resource, care provider, educator and advocate. He/She will be utilizing both nursing practices and ONS standards to assess, plan, and care for medically complex Oncology patients. He/She will provide education to patients and families about diagnosis, treatment, symptom management, and resources. The Practice Nurse will provide coordination of care within the Clinic as well as with other specialties. The nurse will triage and manage acute Oncology symptoms and laboratory values utilizing both nursing process and standard operation procedures. He/She will be responsible for obtaining authorization for oral chemotherapy and procedures as assigned. The nurse will provide comprehensive care utilizing both scientific knowledge and practice within the scope of the California Board of Registered Nurses. In addition to performing the essential functions listed below, may also be assigned other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assesses physical, psychological, and emotional needs of patients and families.

2. Utilizes the nursing process and ONS standards to assess, plan, and care for medically complex patients..

3. Communicates with providers and staff pertinent information about patient’s care.

4. Obtains authorizations and appropriate consent forms prior to the start of procedures and/or treatments.

5. Obtains authorization for oral chemotherapy. Additionally, provides comprehensive chemotherapy teach for all oral chemotherapy.

6. Provides symptom management, financial assistance, monitoring for toxicity and adherence to oral chemotherapy.

7. Demonstrates quality nursing care to oncology patients from diagnosis through the continuum of care to survivorship.

8. Provides ongoing nursing skills of assessment, planning, and coordination within RN scope and ONS standards.

9. Coordinates care and subsequent appointments with surgery, radiation, plastics, social work, genetics, and nutrition as appropriate.

10. Participates in ongoing performance improvement and quality initiatives.

11. Adheres to all regulatory and compliance policies and procedures. Follows Title 22, OIG, HIPAA, State/Federal laws, and Clinic policies and procedures.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

1. Bachelor Of Science in Nursing

2. Current California License

3. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR certification

4. Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card

5. Oncology Nursing Certification Preferred

6. Knowledge of EPIC and BEACON

7. Minimum of 1 year of Oncology Experience

8. Basic Windows skills including, computer data entry and keyboarding

Competencies

1. Teamwork Orientation.

2. Ethical Conduct.

3. Communication Proficiency.
Organizational Skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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