Registered Nurse, Oncology - On Call, Evenings (Remote)
About the position
Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology is seeking a dedicated oncology nurse to work with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of oncology outpatients and their families while providing quality patient care. This position is remote, with training taking place on-site at Mercy Clinic. The nurse will be responsible for adhering to physician orders, Mercy policies, approved protocols, patient plans of care, and all required regulations, including Oncology Nursing Society guidelines and nursing scope of practice. The role involves providing on-call after-hours patient care, which includes nursing assessment, emotional and psychosocial support, triage, prescription management, symptom management, and education regarding care recommendations. The on-call nurse will consult with the medical oncologist on-call when required to provide direction to the patient and/or family.
Responsibilities
Provide quality patient care to oncology outpatients and their families.
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Adhere to physician orders, Mercy policies, and approved protocols.
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Conduct nursing assessments and provide emotional and psychosocial support.
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Manage triage and prescription management for patients.
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Offer symptom management and education regarding care recommendations.
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Consult with the medical oncologist on-call as needed.
Requirements
3 years nursing experience in an oncology setting required.
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Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
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Licensed as a registered nurse in Oklahoma.
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Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.
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Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification preferred.
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Must be readily available 24/7 during assigned shifts to answer incoming calls.
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Ability to prioritize patient calls, managing the most urgent calls first.
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Good visual and aural acuity, natural or corrected.
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Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
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Good computer skills and a working understanding of EPIC and Beacon.
Nice-to-haves
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification
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Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification
Benefits
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