Full Time Oncology Float Nurse

Position: Full-Time Oncology FLoat Nurse

Location: Varies

Hours: 40

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Why choose OHC?  

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC’s benefits include:

• 3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from 
• 2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans 
• A company matched 401K plan
• Profit sharing plan for clinical employees
• Competitive salaries
• Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance 
• Paid Holidays 
• A generous PTO plan 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Professional Development Program
• Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee
• Wellness Program
• Yearly merit raises 
• Opportunities for advancement

About the company:
OHC has served as the region’s premier provider of treatments for cancer and blood disorders, offering a wide range of services and state-of-the-art treatments and technologies, as well as being nationally recognized for cutting edge clinical research breakthroughs in Southwest Ohio area for over 30 years. Serving patients close to home through our Cancer Centers of Excellence in Fairfield, West side of Cincinnati, Blue Ash, Kenwood and Eastgate in Ohio. OHC puts patients first by delivering compassionate and convenient care, tailored to meet a patient’s medical and personal needs.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. 

• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.

• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.

• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.

• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.  

• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.

  • Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.

  • Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.  

  • Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management

  • Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.

  • Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.

  • Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.  

• Maintains work environment

  • Restocks the supply area as needed.

  • Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen. 

  • Maintains all disinfection protocols.

  • Maintains equipment according to quality control standards. 

• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care

  • Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.

  • Assists physician with exams and procedures.  

  • Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.

  • Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.

  • Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.

  • As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.

  • Assist patients in locating available community resources.

  • Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.  Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.

• Inter professional collaboration

  • Assist and collaborate with clinical research. 

  • Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

  • Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.

    • Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses

    • Other duties as assigned

  • Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

Education/Training –

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements. 
• 0-3 Years nursing experience