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Allmed Staffing Inc

RN Oncology Nurse

Allmed Staffing Inc, Concord, Massachusetts, us, 01742

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Required Qualifications

Active

California RN License

AHA BLS Certification

Minimum 5 years of Oncology Nursing Experience

Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinic experience

Phone triage and palliative care experience

Knowledge of End of Life Option Act

Willingness to float to other UCSF facilities

Experience using Epic (EMR)

Previous travel experience required

Preferred Qualifications

ONS/ONCC Chemo Certification

OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

Prior Charge RN experience

Experience in:

Teaching hospitals

Community hospitals

LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care)

Trauma Level I/II centers

Key Skills & Clinical Expertise Oncology & Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy administration: IV push, oral, continuous infusion

Handling and disposal of cytotoxic agents

Monitoring chemo response and lab values

Biotherapy & Immunotherapy (e.g., Interleukins, Interferons)

Bone marrow transplant care

Recognize and manage oncologic emergencies: TLS, Sepsis, Spinal cord compression, etc.

Infusion Therapy

Accessing ports, PICC lines, central line care

IV insertion, hydration, multivitamins

Infusion pump management

Blood/blood product administration

Triage & Symptom Management

Telephone triage and symptom documentation

Advanced care planning & hospice discussions

Support for nausea, neuropathy, mucositis, altered mental status, edema

Psychosocial & End-of-Life Care

Patient and family education/support

Withholding or withdrawing treatment decisions

Hospice and palliative care

Clinical Experience with Cancer Types (Preferred)

Breast, Lung, Pancreatic, Liver, Kidney

Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma

Colorectal, Ovarian, Prostate, ENT Cancers

Pediatric and Radiation Oncology

Additional Clinical Skills

Care coordination

Tracheostomy and chest tube care

Colostomy and foley catheter management

Phlebotomy, telemetry, wound care

Pain management, including PCA pump use

Certifications

Required:

BLS

Preferred:

ONS/ONCC Chemo Certification

OCN Certification

Chemo/Biotherapy Administration Training

Work Settings Experience (Preferred)

Inpatient and outpatient oncology

Infusion center, BMT unit, pediatric oncology

Radiation oncology

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (Facility Guideline)

COVID-19 vaccine and booster are required

Medical and religious exemptions accepted with documentation

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