RN II

Required Skills & Experience

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, preferably in an oncology environment.
• Current or pending Oncology certification preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.
• Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification required.

Job Description-Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.

• Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
• Documents all elements of care.
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid level provider.
• Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
• Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.