Staff Nurse II, 9 East Oncology

Education

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program CERTIFICATION &

Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION &

Licensure

• Oncology Nursing Certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, AOCNP) issued by ONCC - RN new to oncology or less than one year of oncology experience, completion of ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days - Obtain ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card within 90 days TYPICAL

Experience

• 2 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. - Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. - Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. - Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. - Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). - Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. - Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. - Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. - Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). - Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. - Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.