What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Oncology position at Klaxon Technologies?
Job title - Registered Nurse - Oncology
Shift- Night
Guarantee - 40 hr.
Contract - 13 weeks (Possible Extension)
Pay rate - $105/hr. $110/hr. (As per experience)
Location - Pikeville, KY
Duties:
- Provide direct patient care in the oncology department, including administering chemotherapy treatments and managing symptom control
- Monitor patients' vital signs and assess their overall condition
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educate patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and self-care techniques
- Assist with specimen collection and processing as needed
- Coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions of care
- Adhere to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
- Utilize sterile processing techniques when handling medical equipment
.Responsibilities:
Assesses/reassesses patients ages young adult through the elderly and applies the nursing process to:
Chemotherapy Administration
Assist with specialized procedures
Pain Management
Sedation
Special Isolations
End of life care
Use specialized medical equipment in the care of patients undergoing chemotherapy and other procedures
Specialized IV Drips/Titration
IV therapy
Transfusion Therapy
Accessing Central Lines
Medication Administration
Information Management
Skills:
- Valid RN license
- BLS/ ACLS/ OCN/ONS certification required
- Previous experience in oncology nursing preferred
- Knowledge of neonatal ventilators and experience with toddler care is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to lift and move patients as necessary
- Proficiency in discharge planning and ambulatory surgery center procedures
- Familiarity with dermal fillers and experience working with children
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Job Type: Contract
Salary: $105.00 - $110.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Oncology
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Standard shift:
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 4x12
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pikeville, KY 41501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person