$3,150 Gross weekly pay | 48 hrs./week | Night Shift 7p-7a The Oncology Registered Nurse evaluates, plans, implements and documents nursing care for the oncology patient population. The Oncology Registered Nurse works in hospitals and outpatient care centers where patients receive cancer treatments. In hospital settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse assists with surgery prep, patient education and coordination of their cancer treatments. In outpatient care center settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse typically helps with treatments such as chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring patients’ vitals, side effects, and pain. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting + Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions + Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart + Interviews and observes patients medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs and assesses current condition and pain level + Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications + Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy + Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed + Records and reports all information within scope and per facility protocol + Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care required + Prepares patients for physician’s examination, assists in examination and treatment of patient + Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and 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 of practice + Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site + Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements + Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required + Computer proficiency required + Must be at least 18 years of age 16 week option! **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 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.