"RN Staff Nurse II (Chemo) - GYN Oncology"

Position Summary

This position provides specialized patient care and education for patients receiving treatments, examinations, surgeries, dialysis, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care.
• Directs and/or provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
• Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
• Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcome.
• Professional contributions, including presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion on research or professional publications or local, regional or national professional organization leadership roles.
• Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires protective devices
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Certifications/Professional Licenses: Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements). Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy).
Work Experience: Clinical Specialty (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Nursing, M.S. - Master of Science - Nursing
Work Experience: Nursing (3 Years)
Skills: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Bone Marrow Biopsy, Clinical Care, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Care, Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, General Nursing, HIPAA Regulations, IV Infusions, Medical Oncology, Medical Record Reviews, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Renal Nursing, Vital Signs

Grade

S26

Salary Range

$60,800.00 - $105,700.00 / Annually