Medical Oncology RN
Hilo, HI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Medical Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Description

• Independently administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and injections (chemo, hormonal, and non-chemo/hormonal) per provider orders.
• Access and care for port-a-caths, PICCs, and Hickman catheters, including venipuncture, dressing changes, and lab draws via these devices.
• Provide appropriate clinical care and maintain accurate, concise, and complete patient records regarding condition, treatment, medications, and responses.
• Monitor and document all intravenous therapies and patient responses.
• Notify Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner of unusual occurrences and initiate emergency actions as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medications, treatments, expected responses, side effects, disease process, nutrition, and activity adjustments.
• Verify informed consent prior to chemotherapy administration.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper handling, administration, and disposal of hazardous drugs, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with all policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient in Epic EMR.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Hawaii
• Minimum of 3 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience
• Hematology/Oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records system

Additional Information

• Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend an employee health appointment on Friday.
• Bed size: 18 semi-private bays.