Tennessee Oncology
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Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R-0000000809
OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology's mission and vision. Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve. Job Description: Tennessee Oncology's transition to practice program is a year-long program to assist new graduate registered nurses in their transition to independent, oncology practice. The program is a series of learning and hands-on work experiences designed to provide foundational oncology knowledge for the new graduate. The program includes modules such as assessment skill building, critical thinking application exercises, leadership and conflict training, and oncology concepts. Provides patients with safe, professional, and quality nursing care throughout their diagnosis and treatment. Coordinates the delivery of oncology and hematology treatments to assigned patients, ensuring adherence to clinical policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members
Reviews/updates/verifies
all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit
Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses
Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports
Administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation
Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards
Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing
Documents charges for services performed and medications administered
Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens
Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage
anticoagulation/Coumadin
therapy
Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards
Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions)
Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process
Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.)
Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community/support services
Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times
Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR
Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug/sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
Informs Clinic/Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
Supervises LPNs, CNAs and MAs Stocks & manages inventory and supplies
Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures
Travels to other TO clinics or sites as needed
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth
Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, and/or competency validations necessary to accurately & successfully perform job expectations /responsibilities
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
Active participation in and successful completion of the 12-month program
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R-0000000809
OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of cancer care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology's mission and vision. Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients they serve. Job Description: Tennessee Oncology's transition to practice program is a year-long program to assist new graduate registered nurses in their transition to independent, oncology practice. The program is a series of learning and hands-on work experiences designed to provide foundational oncology knowledge for the new graduate. The program includes modules such as assessment skill building, critical thinking application exercises, leadership and conflict training, and oncology concepts. Provides patients with safe, professional, and quality nursing care throughout their diagnosis and treatment. Coordinates the delivery of oncology and hematology treatments to assigned patients, ensuring adherence to clinical policies, procedures, standards, and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members
Reviews/updates/verifies
all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit
Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses
Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports
Administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation
Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards
Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing
Documents charges for services performed and medications administered
Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens
Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage
anticoagulation/Coumadin
therapy
Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards
Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions)
Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process
Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.)
Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community/support services
Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times
Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR
Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug/sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
Informs Clinic/Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
Supervises LPNs, CNAs and MAs Stocks & manages inventory and supplies
Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures
Travels to other TO clinics or sites as needed
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth
Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, and/or competency validations necessary to accurately & successfully perform job expectations /responsibilities
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
Active participation in and successful completion of the 12-month program