PRN Registered Nurse

Desired/Required Qualifications

• Education
• Licensed RN in the State of Michigan.
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• ONS Chemo & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of employment.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

• Specific skills & abilities
• Minimum of 2 years medical/surgical nursing experience, oncology preferred.
• Proficient in successful peripheral IV access and central line management (PICCs/port-a-caths).
• Able to efficiently navigate computer systems including electronic health record.

• Staffing availability requirements
• Work assigned area.
• Work a minimum of three 8–10-hour shifts per calendar month.
• Shift length may be modified based on clinic needs.
• Notice will be provided in advance of shift.
• Each calendar year works 2 of 4 highly requested PTO weeks.
• Includes weeks of spring break, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Does not include actual holiday.
• Communicates next month availability to the nurse manager by the 15th of each month.

• Other
• Required to maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in oncology/hematology by participating in required competencies, reading applicable literature, attending appliable conferences, etc.

• Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Functions under the Infusion Nurse and Telephone Triage Nurse job descriptions
• Provides evidenced-based nursing care in cooperation with providers, national oncology/hematology care standards and in accordance with department policy/procedure.
• Provides research-based nursing care in cooperation with physicians, research team and community and national research standards.
• Administers chemotherapy/immunotherapy in accordance with ONS, ASCO and OSHA guidelines.
• Assesses and monitors the patient’s condition, partnering to create and maintain an individualized plan of care focused on meeting the needs and goals of the patient and their significant others.
• Partners with patients and significant others to evaluate educational needs. Develops implements appropriate teaching strategies to address symptoms, side effects, medications, diagnostic procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Initiates follow-up care in the home and community.
• Documents nursing care in accordance with guidelines.
• Communicates with other health team members in a clear and calm manner ensuring continuity of care and effective coordination of services.
• Serves as an advocate for patients/significant others.
• Assumes a leadership role by appropriately delegating to support staff as needed to facilitate safe, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Ensures documentation of chargeable services including supplies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

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.