Nurse Practitioner - Oncology jobs in Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology works in collaboration with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage care for patients in an oncology setting. Provides quality care in all settings for cancer patients, families and staff. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Oncology assesses patient condition and may provide treatment using specialized medical equipment. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Oncology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Oncology RN (PRN)
- The US Oncology Network
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Bristol, RI
FULL_TIME
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Overview
Alliance Cancer Specialists , the most extensive community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our Clinical team! We are seeking a per diem Oncology RN. The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited to join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Bensalem Office.
Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists: Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Highly competitive pay
Day shifts only. No evenings.
No weekends or major holidays.
ance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities- Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
- Assesses health status by interviewing patients regarding their current status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessments and interventions.
- Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
- Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
- Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
- Administers all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
- Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
- Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physicians regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
- Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central lines catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
- Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
- Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as needed.
- Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen.
- Maintains all disinfection protocols.
- Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
- Facilitates clinical operations and patient careManages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
- Assists physician with exams and procedures.
- Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
- Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients.
- Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
- As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
- Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter-professional collaboration Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
- Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
- Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
- Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses
- Other duties as assigned.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education/Training – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience – 1 Year Clinical Experience, Oncology Experience Preferred
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. - 7 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- University Orthopedics
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East Providence, RI
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Reports To: PhysicianSpecialty: Adult Reconstruction/Total JointsGeneral Summary Of DutiesUniversity Orthopedics is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated Nurse Practitio...
- 4 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- University Orthopedics
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Middletown, RI
FULL_TIME
- Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Reports To: PhysicianSpecialty: Adult Reconstruction/Total JointsGeneral Summary Of DutiesUniversity Orthopedics is seeking a full time dynamic, motivated Nurse Practitio...
- 5 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- AlignMed Partners
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Warren, RI
FULL_TIME
- Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no on call or weekends)!We are seeking a full-time (32-40 hours per week) provider for o...
- 6 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
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Pawtucket, RI
FULL_TIME
- SummaryPerform medical histories and physical examinations; assesses patients’ medical/surgical conditions; administer treatments and in conformity with the approved protocol; advise and counsel patie...
- 7 Days Ago
Nurse Practitioner
- Coastal Medical
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Greenville, RI
FULL_TIME
- The Company: A member of the Lifespan health system, Coastal Medical is a primary care driven practice serving 120,000 patients across Rhode Island, whose primary goal is to offer patients better heal...
- 8 Days Ago
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Income Estimation for Nurse Practitioner - Oncology jobs
$124,186 to $137,094
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What does a Nurse Practitioner - Oncology do?
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology in Sioux Falls, SD
Work settings for oncology nurses include hospitals, cancer centers, doctors’ offices, patients’ homes, extended care facilities, and hospices.
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Nurse Practitioner - Oncology in Olympia, WA
Medical professionals specializing in oncology will be in great demand in order to provide extended treatments that would help to increase cancer survivorship.
December 09, 2019
Nurse Practitioner - Oncology in Cedar Falls, IA
Educational training is more advanced than the typical nurse training, and you are going to have a more supportive job description to patients as well as families and friends of the patient.
December 21, 2019