Registered Nurse​/Oncology M-F; Maumee OH

Overview

The Toledo Clinic's Oncology Office located at 1200 Medical Center Parkway in Maumee OH is seeking a full-time RN. This position will be scheduled Monday-Friday (8:00-4:30). There are no late evenings or weekend hours.

• Provides nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy
• Greets patients and prepares them for treatment. Completes patient check-in including assessment prior to start of treatment.
• Performs nursing duties, history and physical, vital signs.
• Educates and provides supportive counseling to patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health throughout treatment course.
• Reviews chemotherapy orders and follows treatment plans; provides appointment times for patient scheduling.
• Prepares and administers chemotherapy per physician order following policies and procedures for safe handling and preparation of chemotherapy.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Works closely with providers to follow treatment plan for patient
• Obtains blood specimens via port draw; may be required to declot central lines and ports.
• Monitors patients while receiving treatments.
• Obtains referrals to meet patient needs re:
  Social Determinants of Health
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Completes patient check-out process; accurately completes and submits charges in a timely manner.

• Attends nursing meetings to expand knowledge of oncology nursing
• Maintains certifications required for the position
• May serve as the super-user for the computer system

• Calls in patient prescriptions and refills per provider order.
• Reviews lab and x-ray results and takes appropriate action on results.
• Works on Nurse inbox tasks and assists with Triage RN inbox as needed
• Completes New Patient Education sessions as needed
• Assists Clinical Research Coordinators in identification and work-up of potential protocol patients.
• If designated as a research nurse, follows all research protocols as directed
• Completes and submits indigent drug forms for appropriate patients.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• May be asked to assist physician in bone marrow biopsies.
• Assists with monitoring inventory and drug orders as needed to ensure a two-day maximum inventory
• Assures infusion pumps and CADD pumps are maintained and in working order
• Ensures cleanliness of infusion room
• Prepares and submits orders for necessary supplies required in the infusion room.
• Completes referral to community resources as required by patients.
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• May be pulled from primary office to address staffing needs in another office.
• Assists patient and family in processing of insurance and disability claims, home health care referrals, and orders for medical equipment.
• Assists patients in completing all necessary forms to obtain hospitalization pre-certification from insurance company

• Exhibits excellent written and verbal skills.
• Utilizes assertive communication skills in addressing concerns or problems.
• Participates as a member of organization/institutional committees as requested.

• Able to conceive innovative strategies and ideas for the center, exhibiting “out of the box” thinking.
• Performs job duties effectively with minimal direction.
• Initiates new ideas and projects that enhance patient care or other aspects of services and care.

• Serves as a team member among co-workers and peers.
• Participates in organization activities that enhance patient care and work environment.

• Maintains patient confidentiality of personally identifiable healthcare information.
• Ensures disclosures of patient information are kept to the minimum necessary to provide quality care.
• Understands that disclosures outside treatment, payment, or healthcare operations require written patient authorization in each instance.