Huntsville Hospital Health System·Albertville, Alabama
The Oncology RN provides professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. Responsibilities include performing initial assessments, executing care plans, assisting physicians with procedures, and coordinating patient resources.
Overview The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
The Oncology RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases.
He/She is responsible for assisting the medical and radiation oncologists with patients in clinic, with primary responsibility to the medical oncologist(s).
This position functions under the authority of the Clinical Oncology Manager in accordance with the nursing guidelines provided by the Director of Nursing for Marshall Medical Center South and the policies and procedures for Marshall Medical Centers.
This RN is responsible for all nursing care activities; initial assessment of patients, execute nursing care plans, providing direct nursing care, patient education, assisting physician with procedures and interacting with Social Services as needed to provide patient resources.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Adherence to hospital/department policy >Maintains good attendance record. >Arrives to work punctually >Follows dress code >Observes confidentiality >Adheres to safety policies >Participates in continuing education >Follows department of nursing and hospital policy and procedures >Complies with call and staffing assignments Patient Care >Uses clinical, listening skills along with good professional judgment to assess patients appropriately. >Accurately takes and records patient’s vital signs and other appropriate patient observations. >Collaborates with other members of the health care team >Educates and Instructs patient and family.
Documents education based on assessment. >Conscientiously and continuously applies nursing principles in patient care >Ensures patient is comfortable during exam.
Clinical Duties >Assists physician with exams and/ or procedures >Prepare patient charts >Schedules testing, follows up on outstanding results. >Ensures all tests results have been completed prior to patient visit. >Processes pathology samples for pickup. >Performs patient care, and operational duties as assigned Care of Environment and equipment >Maintains work area and patient exam rooms >Maintains equipment >Reports equipment/ building maintenance concerns to the appropriate personnel through on line work orders.
Information processing and documentation >Proper documentation in charts/ EMR. >Provide records as requested in a timely manner, whether to another physician’s office, hospital or someone within our hospital system. >Charges for equipment and supplies through proper documentation/ coding >Uses computer system efficiently Interpersonal/ Customer Service Skills >Responds in a polite and timely manner to phone calls and messages. >Communicates effectively with patients/ families, physicians and other staff. >Maintains flexibility and adaptability >Assists co-workers as needed >Resolves problems >Consistently meets the hospital’s Journey to Service Excellence standards
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with associates or bachelor’s RN degree LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Alabama RN license Certified CPR certification. DESIRED: Chemo Certified or willingness to become certified About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an associate or bachelor's degree and hold a current Alabama RN license and CPR certification. Chemo certification is desired or the candidate must be willing to become certified.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
