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RN- Oncology Job Description: The principal responsibility for the ONCOLOGY nurse in the Cancer Center is to provide improved clinical care with a primary focus on many of the increasingly complex care issues of the Cancer Center patients at home and the timely triage of clinical issues to advanced care nurse practitioners and medical oncologists working in the outpatient setting. The primary focus of the nurse will be to provide direct patient care to oncology patients in the infusion setting including but not limited to the initial nursing evaluation, development and ongoing implementation of care plan, education and counseling of patients and families. The nurse will be available to assist with patients, care givers or family members. Specific Clinical Responsibilities: Assists with daily telephone triage Coordinates, performs, and tracks chemotherapy infusions Coordinates and performs blood draws and flushes of central lines (i.e. PACs) Assists patients with Advanced Directives Provides ongoing patient management via telephone (prescriptions, teaching, symptom management) Attends and participates in team meetings Documents relevant patient information Documents and reconciles patient's medications Collaborates with practice staff Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills when working with peers and patients Prioritizes promptly to respond to competing demands with complex patient population Assist in maintaining an environment for safe and comfortable patient care Maintains steady communication with other members of healthcare team Demonstrates sensitivity and patience in responding appropriately to the verbal and nonverbal communication of patients/families/and coworkers Shows flexibility and compassion when dealing with a variety of patients/families in stressful situations Acts independently and utilizes good judgment in the resolution of clinical and non-clinical problems Visualizes and anticipates new problems and offers creative solution and problem-solving process Reliability and punctuality in daily work schedule with coordination of coverage when away from unit License/Certification: Current MA Licensure as a Nurse Education: BSN - Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Education: Bachelors Degree