Part-time RN II - Oak Lawn, Illinois - Med Surg
Company: The US Oncology Network
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Part-time RN II - Oak Lawn, IllinoisOverviewJoin Affiliated
Oncologists as a Part-time RN!----Scope: Under general supervision,
provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to
national and company standards and guidelines for specialty
regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological,
psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in
the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood,
middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic
management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US
Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and
Business Standards. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:--- Plan,
implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care
consistent with established standards and practices.--- Assesses
health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and
medical history. - Collects and records nursing assessment and
interventions. - Reviews and reports the results of the health
status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory
data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned
patients to the provider.- Assesses patient/family needs and
provides teaching and other instructional material.----- Provides
psychosocial support to patients and families.- Maintains patient
confidentiality. - Prepares and administers therapies under the
direction and supervision of a physician.- Administers all
medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product,
dosage/amount, route, time and technique. - Assures
pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior
to administration of therapies where applicable.----- Facilitates
dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting
protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting
physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom
management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and
maintains central lines catheter devices. - Maintains accurate
documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.-
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge
capture.-----Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as
needed.-Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents,
biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with
a blood borne pathogen.-Maintains all disinfection protocols.
Maintains equipment according to quality control
standards.---Facilitates clinical operations and patient
careManages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy
telephone line and records the information in the patient
chart.-Assists physician with exams and procedures.---- -Maintains
efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam
rooms.-Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing,
diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments
for patients.-Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents
relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary,
facilitates communication between patient/family and
interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient
care. -Assist patients in locating available community resources.
-Other duties as assigned.-Inter professional collaboration. Assist
and collaborate with clinical research.-Acts as a resource to
LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.-Provides nursing coverage for the
satellite offices as needed.-Participates in professional
development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology
nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Qualifications Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities): --Education/Training: Graduate from an accredited
program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state
license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in
practicing state.-- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification.-- Must maintain continuing education requirements.--
-- Business Experience - 3-5 years nursing experience, preferably
at least one year in oncology.-- Working Conditions: Environment
(Office, warehouse, etc.): The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.-- There is a possible exposure
to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation,
medical preparations and other conditions common to an
oncology/hematology clinic environment. --Physical Requirements
(Lifting, standing, etc.): The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.-- Requires full
range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.-- Requires
standing and walking for extensive periods of time.-- Occasionally
lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.-- Requires corrected
vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in
nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities.-- Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet
company goals.)--Specialty Specific Responsibilities Transplant RN
Position Summary: Provides nursing care from initial patient
contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue
to follow-up care post stem cell rescue. Key Responsibilities
(Prepares and administers therapies under the direction): Manages
symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense
high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following
rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/ supervisor.
Key Responsibilities (Facilitates clinical operations and patient
care):Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and
appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow
Transplant Registries.-- Incorporates company Transplant Network
recommendations into clinical practice as assigned. --Minimum Job
Qualifications: In the bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell
transplant setting Infusion RN Key Responsibilities (Prepares and
administers therapies under the direction): Programs portable
infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides
instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump
at home.------ Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump
use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper
documentation of pump usage.----Applicants will be hired into the
title appropriate to their credentials and years of experience.
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