Registered Nurse - Oncology Job at Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Charleston, WV 25304
$73 an hour
$73 / Hour
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Oncology nurse responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing and documenting nursing care for oncology patient population.
Responsibilities:
- Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting.
- Performs nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments.
- 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 to ascertain medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs, assesses current condition and pain level.
- Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications.
- Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy.
- Reviews and carries out physician’s orders.
- Reports progress and unusual occurrences.
- 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 of authority.
- Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms, and determines essential care required.
- Prepares patients for physician’s examination, and 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Current RN license.
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience in oncology
- Current BLS card.
- Current TB test or Chest X-ray.
- PALS/ACLS if per contract requirements
- Current physical exam per state or contract requirements.
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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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