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Oncology Clinic Nurse

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC • 1d ago

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Practice Nurse - Hematology/Oncology (3411)

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Oncology Clinic Nurse oversees the oral chemotherapy process- obtaining consent, authorization and treatment teaching. Completes assessment (via telephone or in person) of patients presenting problems, questions and concerns, test results and triage accordingly to provide a response in a timely manner. Communicates effectively, recognizing underlying issues and provides appropriate guidance to patients as appropriate. Works in partnership with the new patient scheduling team and Oncology nurse navigators to ensure patients are provided appointments in a timely manner according to the practice standards and priorities accordingly. The Oncology Clinic Nurse will perform other duties as needed- scheduling/coordinating appointments, managing medication prescriptions and refills, etc.

What you will do

Responds to all Oncology Clinic Nurse Pool and patient MyChart messages in EPIC in a timely manner. Documents all clinical interactions with patients in Epic

Utilizes resources and guidelines to effectively assess, prioritize and advise patients, makes urgent patient appointments or refers patients to the Emergency Department, as needed

Effectively educates patients on their disease, treatment options and symptom management

Works independently and communicates problem resolution and change in care plans with the clinical teams as appropriate

Assists with completing various documents for patients such as FMLA & disability forms, handicap stickers, etc

Establish professional working relationships with oncologists, advance practice providers and community physicians

Develops and maintains understanding of community resources for oncology patients to assist with referrals, as appropriate. Refers patients to supportive care services such as social work, nutrition services, genetic counseling and patient financial counseling as needed

Participates in the education of administrative and clinical staff

Remains clinically informed and abreast of current trends, treatment regimens, side effects, symptom management, procedures and the latest technological advances through attendance at tumor boards, conferences, seminars and workshops

Keeps Nurse manager informed of questions, problems and concerns from patients and care team members

Participates in morning huddle to ensure maintain awareness of patient related issues and concerns

Participates in the peer interview team for the department and makes recommendations concerning hiring decisions

Initiates verge reports for patient safety related issues and concerns, participates in issue investigation and resolution as appropriate

Education Qualifications

BSN Required

Experience Qualifications

Three to five years of experience as a professional nurse with progressively more responsibility/experience in appropriate oncology specialty area Required

Two years of previous oncology clinic, chemotherapy and/or patient triage experience managing high-risk and complex patient Preferred

Experience with oncology specialty pharmacies Preferred

Prior experience with electronic medical record systems (EPIC preferred) Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of organization and operation of outpatient oncology clinic with knowledge of nursing care techniques and methods

Works with patients, families, associate nurses, physicians, and other health care providers

Able to remain calm in difficult situations

Leadership skills to support ongoing positive dialogue with all members of the clinical team and patients

Comprehensive understanding of cancer diagnoses, treatments, symptom management, and patient education

Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Required

Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation within 24 months from the start date of employment or transfer into job with Tidelands Health Required

Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the @types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

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