Staff Nurse - RN - Oncology jobs in Scranton, PA

Registered Nurse-Triage Area II

POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy administers a variety of chemotherapy treatment regimens safely and efficiently in a private oncology practice setting. The RN, Chemotherapy works collaboratively with multiple physicians within the practice to meet each patient’s individual need throughout their chemotherapy treatments.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides treatment to patients according to physicians’ orders by preparing and infusing chemotherapy and other parenteral medications

-a. Follows standards set by QOPI to ensure all patient information required for treatment is in place prior to start of each treatment.

-b. Follows ONC/OSHA guidelines for proper administration/disposal of chemotherapy.

-c. Maintains proper use of personal protection equipment such as gown and gloves when mixing and administering chemotherapy.

-d. Uses proper technique in establishing venous accesses by peripheral or central line.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/Associates Degree/Bachelor Degree

Licenses – Registered Nurse license issued by State of Pennsylvania

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 to 3 years

REQUIRED SKILLS: In order of importance, list specific skills or talents that a qualified incumbent should possess (i.e., management of large staff, computer applications, subject knowledge, etc.)

1. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of prior experience (preferred) (Training is available) in nursing focusing on oncology, chemotherapy, and IV experience.

2. Knowledge of disease processes, pharmacology and lab data

3. Knowledge of chemotherapeutic drugs (administration, dosing, side effects and regulations)

4. Knowledge of oncologic diagnoses and disease processes

5. Prior experience and understanding of OSHA guidelines

6. Proficiency with computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, etc.)

7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment

8. Excellent organizational and time management skills; within a fast-paced environment, required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers analyze and document essential job functions for all positions, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Essential functions are those tasks that an employee MUST be able to perform. No function should be labeled essential if incumbent employees do not perform the duty/task regularly or on an intermittent, critical basis.

Please review the following list and select tasks that are ESSENTIAL for this position. Please also note the frequency of the occurrence of these tasks (N*ot Applicable, Intermittent = 1-7 times per year, Often = 8-24 times per year, R*egular = daily/weekly)

Task:

Frequency:

Task:

Frequency:

Visual Acuity (e.g. needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery

Regular

Pushing or pulling (e.g. Using part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion.

Regular

Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)

Regular

Fingering (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)

Regular

Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)

Regular

Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)

Regular

Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

Regular

Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)

Choose an item.

Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 1 pounds

Regular

Climbing (e.g. ascending/ descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. Using feet/legs or hands/arms to climb)

Not Applicable

Walking

Regular

Hearing

Regular

Repetitive motions of any part of the body

Regular

Talking

Regular

Kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Often

Other

Choose an item.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hematology
• Oncology

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person