Travel Nurse RN - Clinic Oncology
Anchorage, AK
Epic Travel Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Oncology RN needed for ASAP start

Shift: 5x8s Days, M-F 8-5pm

Experience: 

• No less than two (2) years of nursing experience in a medical practice setting. 

• Experience in oncology setting is preferred

Certification and Licensure:

• Current and unencumbered license from State of Alaska Board of Nursing. (Or obtained by date of employment) 

• Current BLS and ACLS certification. 

• Compliance with annual mandatory education. 

• Compliance with annual immunization requirements. 

• Oncology Certified Nurse certification preferred; must obtain certification within two years of employment. 

• Moderate sedation Certification to be obtained within 4 months of initiating employment. 

Essential Functions: 

• Identify patient problems or needs by collecting subjective data including but not limited to changes in physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs. 

• Monitor physical findings, test results and studies using knowledge of the disease process to interpret findings and identify potential complications. 

• Execute treatment plans and medication orders initiated by providers according to policies and protocols. 

• Coordinate patient care and collaborate with other disciplines and health care professionals to develop, evaluate, and modify nursing plans of care. 

• Assess effects of illness and treatment on patients and significant others. 

• Document all aspects of patient care in a timely manner including but not limited to overall patient condition as determined via assessments, findings/studies/results, and care given. 

• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to patient care, safely setting up, using, and maintaining equipment and supplies. 

• Schedule patients appropriately for education and follow up on issues. 

• Coordinate and deliver nursing interventions safely and competently, evaluate and document effects of interventions, and modify care accordingly. 

• Identify patient educational needs, implement individualized education plan, and consistently document education provided. 

• Perform phone triage. 

• Facilitate device interrogation for pacemakers and nerve stimulators. 

Technical Competencies: 

• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Word and MS Excel. 

• Proficiency in electronic medical records. 

• Ability to perform physical assessment within scope of practice. 

• Proficiency in staring peripheral Ivs and accessing central lines. 

• Ability to properly manage IV medications. 

           o Administer moderate sedation for patients undergoing procedures and monitor them per the clinic’s policies and procedures.

Work Environment: 

• Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens. 

• Occasional travel between centers and within city is required. 

• Frequent contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. 

• May be exposed to radiation and strong magnetic fields. 

• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work requires the ability to lift or push up to fifty (50) pounds. 

• Work requires the employee to stand and walk throughout the day. 

• Work requires long periods of typing, and/or viewing written or digital reports and data. • Work requires repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs. 

• Work requires the employee to push, pull or lift objects and/or patients aided or unaided