Medical-Surgical Oncology RN | Nights | 4x12s | 7p-7a Gross Weekly Pay= $3,150 The Oncology Registered Nurse evaluates, plans, implementsand documents nursing care for the oncology patient population. The OncologyRegistered Nurse works in hospitals and outpatient care centers where patientsreceive cancer treatments. In hospitalsettings, the Oncology Registered Nurse assists with surgery prep, patienteducation and coordination of their cancer treatments. In outpatient care center settings, theOncology Registered Nurse typically helps with treatments such as chemotherapyand infusions while monitoring patients’ vitals, side effects, and pain. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in ahospital or clinic setting + Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions + Assures patient safety and stability; reports significantchanges to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart + Interviews and observes patients medical history and currentcondition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs and assesses currentcondition and pain level + Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids andmedications + Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy + Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; developsgoals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patientprogress and modifies care plans as needed + Records and reports all information within scope and perfacility protocol + Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determinesessential care required + Prepares patients for physician’s examination, assists inexamination and treatment of patient + Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosisand treatment options + Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care,toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy + Assists in assessment of pain management + Performs other duties as assigned/necessary Minimum Requirements: + Current RN license in state practicing + One (1) year of experience in oncology nursing preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age + 16 weeks! **Must have chemo experience** **will need to get ONS Chemotherapy Provider card prior to starting** Position/Specialty: Oncology/Chemotherapy Start date: ASAP Ratios: 1:6 Years of Experience REQ: N/A First-timers Accepted: Y with good experience and Chemotherapy knowledge Weekend REQ: Every other weekend Certs REQ: ONS chemotherapy (can obtain after starting), BLS Is on-call REQ? No but may be placed on call occasionally for scheduled shifts if over (highly unlikely) Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes Open to accommodating block schedule? Yes when allows Locals accepted: 65 mile rad Pending License accepted? N RTO Restrictions: must work weeks of holidays and fall break at minimum 2 shifts Guaranteed Hours: would like someone at 48 hrs Special Requirements: none Looking for following skills: Inpatient oncology Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific Recognize/manage side effects Administration of chemotherapy Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy Management/disposal cytotoxic spills Monitor chemotherapy Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values Accessing Ports Administration of coagulation factors Blood/Blood product administration Care and management of ports Central line blood draw Central Line/Implanted Line Care PICC line care Starting IVs Medications: Antiemetic Corticosteroids Neupogen Hormonal therapy Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS) Anaphylaxis Extravasation injury Hemorrhage Sepsis Spinal Cord Compression Pain Management IV push narcotic agents Medication tolerance/dependence assessment PCA pump management Transdermal patches Professional Knowledge and Skills Chest tube care and management Colostomy care and management Foley catheter insertion/management Isolation Precautions Neutropenic precautions Phlebotomy skills Telemetry Interpretation Telemetry monitoring Tracheostomy care/management Wound care Psychosocial Care Advanced directives Hospice care Patient/Family education and support Withholding/withdrawing treatment Radiation therapy External Radiation therapy (Teletherapy) Radiation safety precautions Total Body Irradiation (TBI) Wound care Symptom management Alteration in skin and mucous membranes Altered mental status Constipation/diarrhea Dysphagia Edema Nausea/vomiting Neuropathy Surgery Post surgical care + COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Not Required + Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.