Registered Nurse RN - Oncology (RN #)

Company: Maxim Healthcare
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Maxim Healthcare Services is currently seeking a Registered Nurse t o provide Oncology services on the adult inpatient unit at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the largest research hospital in the country, and travel packages are available!

--- Excellent opportunity to gain entry into federal employment --- Rewarding experience in public service for your country --- Easy travel: federal Property allows you to work on any active, unrestricted state license

The Oncology nurse is responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing and documenting nursing care for oncology patient populations.
Responsibilities:

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  • Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Performs nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments.
  • Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions.
  • Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart.
  • Interviews and observes patients to ascertain medical history and current condition; reviews patients' records; takes vital signs, assesses current condition and pain level.
  • Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications.
  • Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy.
  • Reviews and carries out physician's orders.
  • Reports progress and unusual occurrences.
  • Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed.
  • Records and reports all information within scope of authority.
  • Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms, and determines essential care required.
  • Prepares patients for physician's examination, and assists in examination and treatment of patient.
  • Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.
  • Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
  • Assists in assessment of pain management.
  • Other duties as assigned Requirements:
    • Active, unrestricted RN license in any state
    • 2-3 yrs of recent strong Oncology or Med Surg experience in an acute care setting
    • ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred
    • Current BLS card Hours Full time Straight Night Shift - 8 and 12 hr shifts with weekends and holidays as needed . For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Hagerty at [Click Here to Apply] or email your resume to [Click Here to Apply] Keyphrases: oncology jobs, oncologist jobs, gynecology oncologist jobs, pediatric oncology jobs, radiation oncologist jobs, pediatric oncologist jobs, radiation oncology jobs, hematology oncology jobs, gynecological oncology jobs, oncology nurse jobs, oncology hematology jobs, clinical oncology jobs, clinical oncologist jobs

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