RN/Care Coordination - Oncology

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview Health Services is searching for a hardworking RN who is looking for an exciting career in our Cancer Clinic located at St. John's Hospital.  This position is approved at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

 

Provides professional, quality, compassionate service to patients. Carries out assigned nursing tasks and medical oncology orders as delegated by medical oncologists to support patient care. Serves as a positive role model to clinical support staff. Provides knowledgeable explanations of medical oncology treatments and non-urgent side effects/symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provides care appropriate to adult patients with cancer and hematological disorders.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets appropriate information needed to identify each patient's needs in relation to age and to provide the care needed as described.
• Assists with procedures and assessing lab values as needed and directed by providers.
• Processes and documents prescription refill requests promptly and accurately.
• Uses appropriate systems to obtain patient information or assist with scheduling. Assists with scheduling referrals as directed by the provider.
• Releases patient information from the electronic medical record to the appropriate recipient according to HealthEast policy.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
• Performs other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Oncology Certified Nurse OCN required within 18 months within 1-1/2 Yrs

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.
• 2 years oncology experience

 

Qualifications:

$44.68- $75.66 Hourly