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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose:

Under the direction of the CHI Saint Joseph Health Cancer Center Supervisor/Manager, the

Oncology Clinic Nurse provides comprehensive cancer care to patients through the

continuum of cancer care providing antineoplastic education, interpretation, and emotional

support, for oncology patients and their caregivers.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates understanding and adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.

Executes responsibilities with fiscal prudence, actively engaging in performance

improvement initiatives, including quality enhancement and patient safety

endeavors. Contributes to sustained compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other

pertinent internal and external regulatory benchmarks, encompassing the code of

conduct.

• Functions within a multidisciplinary team to deliver age-appropriate care in the

capacity of a Registered Nurse. Undertakes additional responsibilities as assigned,

contingent upon demonstrated competency and within the parameters of the

professional scope of practice.

• Completes all hospital education and web-based competencies as assigned.

• Able to work autonomously conducting basic nursing assessments. Functions using

the latest evidence bases practice. Obtains relevant information regarding treatment

and any associated side effects. Provides appropriate recommendations based on

oncology expertise, established policies and procedures, physician-directed protocols,

individual and family preferences, and interdisciplinary team communication. Procures necessary orders and meticulously records patient assessments, recommendations, and patient education within the medical record.

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of antineoplastic treatment regimens

and the medications utilized in the care of these intricate patient cases. Proficient in

the applications, adverse effects, and management/administration protocols

associated with antineoplastic regimens.

• Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, encompassing specialized oncology

procedures such as therapeutic phlebotomy, management of hypersensitivity

reactions, anaphylaxis, oncologic emergencies, pleural or peritoneal drainage, and

adherence to neutropenic precautions.

• Demonstrates proficiency in establishing and maintaining venous access, both

peripherally and via central line.

• Performs basic nursing skills when applicable (injections, IV, urinary catheter, trach

care).

• Delivers comprehensive and site-specific educational resources and materials to

patients and their families, adapting teaching methodologies to accommodate

individual educational and learning limitations. All educational interventions are

meticulously documented within the medical record. Offers extensive emotional

support to patients and families throughout the treatment continuum, with particularemphasis on addressing the unique challenges and needs of critically ill oncology patients. Provides counseling and care to patients across the lifespan within

emotionally intense contexts, necessitating a high degree of clinical and

psychological nursing expertise.

• Participates in assigned committees to maintain accreditation standards, quality

improvement, and patient centered care.

• Engages in continuous professional development, as evidenced by but not limited to

maintaining a current chemotherapy/biotherapy provider certification, pursuing

professional certification in oncology, completing the professional development

program, acquiring additional oncology-related contact hours, affiliating with a

professional nursing organization, cross-training within various cancer center

departments, or participating in health-related community and cancer center

initiatives.

• Successful completion of annual RN skills training and competencies is required. The

initial ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card must be obtained within 90 days

of employment, and active status must be maintained thereafter.

• National Oncology Certification is recommended when eligible, but it is not

mandatory for this position.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Required Education for Staff Job Levels:

Associates of Science in Nursing

Required Licensure and

Certifications:

Current RN license to practice in the state

of Kentucky

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills

and Abilities:

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider

Card within 90 days of hire and maintained

thereafter.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Oncology experience is recommended but

not required.

National Oncology Certification (OCN or

equivalent)

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$31.50 - $45.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.