Outpatient Oncology RN
Raleigh, North Carolina
University of North Carolina Health Care System - 2901 Blue Ridge Road

RN - Oncology Outpatient

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Days
Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Summary

Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in an outpatient oncology setting. Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with complex problems, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required.
• Organize and prioritize patient care based on patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and revise plans of care.
• Assess patient and family readiness to learn and use appropriate education materials.
• Anticipate discharge needs and support patient and family advocacy.
• Participate in unit goals, performance improvement, and promote cost-effective care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment.
• Communicate effectively within and across departments.
• Stay informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare.
• Engage in professional growth and development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)