Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Oncology - PRN - Days

Overview

Your job is more than a job. Your calling as an Outpatient Oncology Nurse is personal. Appreciating the relationships you build with each patient, you walk alongside them from day one. While the emotional lows can be difficult, you celebrate every “ringing of the bell”. You never take for granted the emotional highs as each treatment journey comes to an end. It makes every moment an extraordinary one. You’re right there shining that little hope-filled light of yours. Developing a strong bond with your patients and their families, you feel fortunate to be a part of each life-changing journey. It’s what medicine and nursing is all about, and each time you beat cancer with your patients, you love being an oncology nurse even more. And that’s what we love about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this emotional, relationship-building nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and manage outpatient treatment of cancer-related health issues.
• Administer individualized care plans for chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring patient vitals, medications, and symptoms.
• Provide emotional support.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficiency, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
• Initiate patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Qualifications

• The Must-Haves: Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 18 months outpatient/inpatient oncology experience.

Preferred:

• BSN
• Oncology nurse certification

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary. About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Equal Opportunity

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.