RN Staff Nurse

RN Staff Nurse - Oncology Clinic (0.7) Job

-- Title: RN Staff Nurse - Oncology Clinic (0.7) Job Reference Number: 120553 Location: Bellevue, WA Description: RN Staff Nurse - Oncology Clinic (0.7)-120553 Description Our Bellevue Medical Center Oncology clinic has an opening for a RN to provide patient focused care to this rewarding and challenging population. We are looking for a RN who has oncology experience working with patients on the continuum from a new diagnosis to those at the end of life. The focus is on care coordination, telephone triage, symptom management and patient education. Members of the Oncology team including physicians, ARNP, RNs and LPN work together to provide a superior customer experience for our oncology patients. General Job summary The Oncology RN's primary responsibility is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Oncology and Hematology patients. The Oncology RN utilizes telephone interviewing skills and critical thinking skills in assessing patient symptoms, and changes to determine appropriate education and support. Symptom management and education is performed in person and via telephone. The Oncology RN provides education to patients about cancer diagnosis, cancer therapy, treatment and treatment alternatives. The Oncology RN remains current with the changing treatments and evidence based care required to effectively care for this patient population. The Oncology RN is able to care for adult, adolescent and geriatric populations and is aware of the age specific considerations in delivering care to these populations. The Oncology RN cares for these patients in a culturally, spiritually, and ethnically diverse manner realizing that the patient response to illness differs with each individual. The Oncology RN coordinates patient care utilizing GHC and community resources. Qualifications Experience Requirements Minimum: 2 years oncology experience in ambulatory and/or acute care. Preferred: Four years recent clinical RN experience in oncology or acute care, oncology infusion therapy experience Knowledge requirements " Possess knowledge and demonstrates experience with end of life needs for oncology patients and family members " Ability to understand and explain treatments associated with biologics, IV hydration, and IV antibiotic medications " Ability to exercise independent professional judgment " Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills " Demonstrates an exceptional level of easily understood verbal communication on the Phone " Ability to collaborate with care team members " Demonstrates care, courtesy and concern in all consumer and colleague interactions " Provides culturally sensitive care including consideration for diverse cultures, ethnicity, language, community, background and healthcare beliefs " Ability to educate and instruct patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care " Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills Education Requirements Minimum: RN Degree from an accredited program. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Certification requirements Minimum: Current Washington State RN license, CPR, Preferred: Oncology or Chemotherapy certification Job: RNs Organization: Case Management Primary Location: WA - Bellevue/Redmond-Bellevue-Bellevue Medical Center Bargaining unit: SEIU RNs West FTE: 0.7 Schedule: Part-time Shift: Day Job Days of shift: Monday thru Friday variable Hours of shift: 8am-5pm Travel: No Job level: Individual Contributor Job type: Standard Employee status: Regular http://feeds.jobs2web.com/feeds/view?siteId=248feedId=782 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/ghcoop_nwjobs/job38693a3874386466.html --