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Bowling Green, Kentucky

Category: Nursing

Travel

Job ID: 849445

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 16 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $2326 / Week

Posted Date: 10/1/2024

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Nursing

Contract Duration: 16 Weeks

Travel

Est. Pay: $2326 / Week

Job ID: 849445

Posted Date: 10/1/2024

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Gross Weekly Pay= 

$2,326 36hrs.

$3,150 48 hrs.

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   Description: 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 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.

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