Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

In addition to functioning as a staff nurse, provides support to the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager and serves as the expert resource for clinical staff related to patient care/ processes. In absence of the Operations Manager/Assistant Operations Manager, this position has some oversight of clinical operations during normal business hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Assists manager with assessing staffing needs. 

·         Identifies potential staffing concerns and brings them to the attention of the manager.   

·         In collaboration with the manager, assures that day’s smooth operation of the clinic and infusion suite, facilitating the creation and maintenance of a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

·         Ensures drug inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.

·         Meets with the manager as needed to discuss clinical issues.

·         Assists the manager/assistant manager with audits/reports as needed.

·         Performs clinical duties which includes but is not limited to:

·         Performs all responsibilities as outlined in the Staff RN job description plus.

·         Refers patients to appropriate support services.

·         Assists physicians with procedures.

·         Assists lab staff when necessary.

·         Assists other clinical staff as necessary.

·         Provides support to Chemotherapy Prep Tech when necessary.

·         Functions as a clinical preceptor to newly hired staff when other preceptors are not available.

·         Assists with education & training of existing clinical staff on new or revised processes & standards.

·         Reviews patients’ EMR documentation intermittently to ensure all required data has been entered accurately before, during or after patients’ appointments.

·         Completes review/follow up on assigned clinical activity and other reports.

·         Assists with making staff assignments and data entry into daily huddle dashboard as needed.

·         Acts as a mentor/role model for all clinical staff.

·         Makes self readily available to nursing staff to discuss any issues or concerns.

·         Assists with investigating and resolving patient/visitors concerns/complaints.

·         Adheres to practice guidelines and Policy and Procedures.

·         Participates on committees when requested of him/her.

·         Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.

·         Consistently maintains a positive, professional, and approachable attitude when interacting with others.

·         Encourages and supports a healthy work environment using appropriate problem solving/ conflict resolution techniques/interventions to ensure a calm, efficient and effective workplace for all.

·         Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

·         Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.

·         Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.

·         Knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.

·         Skill in providing expertise about oncology to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.

·         Skill in administering chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.

·         Ability to empathize with patients and families and to deal with grief and difficult patient interactions.

·         Ability to collaborate with health care team to make individualized treatment plan for each cancer patient.

·         Ability to cope with death and dying.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

·         A Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years oncology experience or at least one year’s experience as an RN at Tennessee Oncology.

·         ONS Chemotherapy – Immunotherapy certification required at the time of or within 3 months of hire.

·         Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) or other relevant ONCC certification required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire.  Certification may be waived for RNs with >5 years recent oncology experience. If certification waived, five continuing education credits on oncology specific topics required annually, Random audits will be performed.

·         AHA or ARC BLS certification required at the time of hire or within 3 months of hire.

·         Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OSHA Risk Category 1

Job Title:

Physical Activity Required

Amount of time

None

Less than 1/3 (Occasionally)

1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

More than 2/3 (Regularly)

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Fingering or manual dexterity

X

Repetitive finger motion

X

Lifting or exerting force

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Reaching or stretching

X

Climbing or balancing

X

Crouching or stooping

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing (with correction)

X

·         Must be willing and able to travel to assigned Tennessee Oncology clinics and other patient care locations as needed.