Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Oncology

Company: Cancer Care Associates of York
Location: York
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Cancer Care Associates of York seeks a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated, compassionate nursing team!Who we are...Cancer Care Associates of York has been an independent, physician-owned practice for over 40 years, treating patients in the York, PA community for their oncology and hematology needs.Check out our website; www.cancercareyork.com.What you will be doing...Coordinate all services needed by the patient and family focusing primarily on the safe administration of oncology/hematology treatments, education of the patient and family, and optimal quality of life for all patients and families.Use current pharmacy resources and information relating to storage, admixture, stability, infusion times, and appropriate therapy to prepare and administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents as ordered by the physician. Maintains safe handling policy and procedures related to cytotoxic exposure. Utilizes correct rate and dosage calculations for safe treatment administration.Obtain and analyze laboratory specimens according to procedure manual and physician orders.Perform patient assessments utilizing the nursing process components - assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating relevancy to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.Document relevant patient care information, demonstrating the implementation of the nursing process, relevancy to established standards and plan of care, and emphasis on achievement of patient outcome.Complete patient assessment for venous access, uses central venous access devices within current standards, and able to troubleshoot potential and actual venous access problems.Educate patients and families regarding the disease process, methods of treatment, potential side effects, expected follow-up and potential outcomes.Provide counseling to oncology patients/significant other in order to help meet psychosocial and emotional needs. Functions as patient/significant other advocate.Coordinate patient care with physicians, hospitals, and home health nurses to facilitate or implement the appropriate plan of care and achieve acceptable patient outcomes.Work as assigned phone nurse answering telephone calls from patients/family members regarding nursing/medical questions, prescription refills, etc. documenting in the Electronic Medical Record System.Practice ethically and in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.Comply with all practice policies and procedures including CCAY's Code of Conduct.Requirements: What we look for...Someone who is patient-focused and drivenTeam players who can multi-task and have excellent communication skillsSomeone who is passionate about learning oncologySomeone who is dedicated to patient care and has the longing to grow with the practiceSomeone who desires to work in an office with a strong teamSomeone who wants to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment with good organizational skillsSomeone with superb clinical assessment skillsWhat we offer...Generous Paid Time Off & 6 Paid Holidays401(K) & Profit Sharing Plan w/ company contributionAffordable Medical, Dental and vision Plans - eligible 1st of the following month after date of hireLife Insurance Plan - company paidEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Life, Short & Long Term Disability PlansConsistent Day Schedule w/ no weekends, evenings or holidaysWhat makes you qualified?Nursing diploma, Associate's Degree required or higher preferredCurrent licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse is required, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.CPR certificationTwo (2) years of staff nursing as an RN or 1 (year) oncology experience as an RN or equivalent.

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