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apartment The US Oncology Network location_onDodge City, KS 67801, US

Overview

CCK

The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Nurse to join our team in our Dodge City, KS offices. The typical work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – Noon with no major holidays, no on-call and no weekends.

As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years being established in Kansas, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communities across the state. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Our management and physician teams continue to be recognized in our communities for Excellence in Healthcare! With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life-saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission.

In CCK’s partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including:

Medical Health Care

Dental Care

Vision Plan

401-K with a matching component

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

FSA and HSA

Legal Insurance

Competitive Paid Time Off Plan

Wellness & Perks Programs

What does this position entail?

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. This role requires collaboration amongst coworkers and other departments, as well as providers. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are:

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.

Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.

Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider and takes appropriate action based on standard or verbal orders.

Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.

Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.

Maintains patient confidentiality.

Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.

Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.

Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.

Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management

Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.

Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.

Maintains work environment

Restocks the supply area as needed.

Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.

Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.

Facilitates clinical operations and patient care

Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.

Assists physician with exams and procedures.

Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.

Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.

Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.

Assist patients in locating available community resources.

Other duties as assigned. Inter professional collaboration.

Assist and collaborate with clinical research.

Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.

Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.

Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.

Attends required, applicable meetings.

Keeps current licensure and requirements for the same including continuing medical education.

Remains current on all compliance requirements and in part, demonstrates knowledge of Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records and information.

Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed.

Other responsibilities or duties as assigned.

See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable.

* Specialty Specific Responsibilities For Transplant RNs, Additional Responsibilities Include:

Provides nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.

Manages symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with transplant physician and/ supervisor.

Reports data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries.

Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.

* Specialty Specific Responsibilities For Primary Nurses assigned to a Physician, Additional Responsibilities Include:

Manages medication refill requests from pharmacies, documenting details in patient charts.

Advocate for patients. Support their empowerment in the care process.

Facilitates referrals as part of the care plan, treatment course, or advance care planning, in collaboration with scheduling teams, and as directed by a provider.

Acts as the patient liaison between healthcare providers and patients.

Assist patients in accessing community resources as needed.

Assumes additional duties as assigned, including infusion room nursing coverage.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following qualifications:

Education and or Experience:

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Must maintain continuing education requirements.

0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work is performed in a medical office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and physicians.

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