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Company

Tennessee Oncology
Address , Nashville
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-12-05
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
:
Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of, diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures.
  • Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.).
  • Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
  • Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions)
  • Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation
  • Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens
  • Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members
  • Informs Clinic / Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
  • Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
  • Stocks & manages inventory and supplies.
  • Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times
  • Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation /Coumadin therapy.
  • Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug /sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
  • Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports
  • Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
  • Collaborates daily with dedicated clinic SCRI nurses, if applicable to location, to ensure adherence to research protocol as well as documentation of Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) specific paperwork required in paper chart per protocol.
  • Participates on committees and focus groups as requested.
  • Supervises LPN’s, CNA’s and MA’s.
  • Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR
  • Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs
  • Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
  • Generates and reviews daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy.
  • Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards
  • Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, competency validations necessary to accurately & successfully perform job expectations /responsibilities
  • Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing
  • Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community /support services
  • Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards
  • Travels to other TO clinics as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Ability to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and challenging patient interactions.
  • Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
  • Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
  • Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plan for each cancer patient
  • Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
  • Ability to cope with death and dying.
  • Knowledge of research practices for phases I, II and III clinical trials.
  • Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
  • Oncology resource to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.
  • Oncology certification strongly recommended within 2 years of hire
  • Current TN or compact state RN license
  • Current TO approved BLS provider card
  • Minimum one-year RN experience. May waive with Executive Director of Nursing approval
  • Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within 6 months of hire. If less than one year of oncology experience at time of hire, within 9 months of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to communicate, distinguish sounds, and visualize.
  • Regular manual dexterity.
  • Ability to remain upright on the feet most of the time.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position less than 1/3 of the time.
  • Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds