Registered Nurse - Siena

Overview

At Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) a distinguished team of doctors, researchers, nurses, and healthcare professionals have provided patients with groundbreaking treatments on the healing edge of medicine for over 50 years. Our team provides the most effective treatments, both existing and emerging, to diagnose and successfully treat cancer and blood disorders. We support this goal with state‑of‑the‑art facilities across Southern Nevada, all of which integrate the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and research capabilities.

CCCN is dedicated to patient‑centered care, advancing innovation, discovery, and improving outcomes. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us.

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada is seeking a full‑time Registered Nurse in the Henderson, Nevada area.

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, 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 for the assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• See below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific Requirements (e.g., transplant, infusion) as applicable.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
  • Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding their status and medical history.
  • Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
  • Review and report the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
  • Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional support.
  • Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
  • Administer all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
  • Assure pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained before administration of therapies.
  • Facilitate dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
  • Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheter devices.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
  • Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain a work environment.
  • Restock the supply area as needed.
  • Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood‑borne pathogen.
  • Maintain all disinfection protocols.
    
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  • Maintain equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care.
  • Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart.
  • Assist physician with exams.
  • Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
  • Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients.
  • Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
  • As necessary, facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate 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.
  • Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
  • Provide nursing coverage for the…