Registered Nurse (Oncology)

Company: MFS Talent
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

*REGISTERED NURSE - ONCOLOGY*MFS has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse (Oncology, Outpatient Infusion) for its local healthcare client in Pleasanton, California. This is a minimum 3-month contract assignment, which may extend on business needs. This opportunity comes with competitive pay and great benefits. For instant consideration to this position, Apply Now!*PAY: TBD *(BASED ON EXPERIENCE)*BENEFITS: *HEALTH/VISION/DENTAL INSURANCE - PAID TIME OFF - 401K (UPON QUALIFYING)*JOB DETAILS: ** Shifts Available: Days - 10 hours* Hours/Days: 8am - 6:30PM; Monday - Friday* On Call: No* How many open positions: 1 position* Length of contract: 13 weeks* Target Start Date: ASAP* Work Location: Onsite; Pleasanton, CA*JOB DESCRIPTION*The idea candidate provides appropriate care to patients and their families in a compassionate and professional manner, within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice as outlined in company policies and procedures. Assists the patients care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Possess the skills and knowledge to assume comprehensive delivery of care to patients while maintaining standards of company care policies. Able to critically evaluate patient care needs, medication reconciliation and administration, venous access, and physical assessment. Ability to recognize and respond to changing patient conditions and escalate the proper chain of command when necessary.*Duties and Responsibilities*Rooming* Apply time management protocols to keep providers on schedule & minimize patient wait time.* Consistently performs rooming procedure and follows rooming standards to ensure patient is fully prepared for the provider.* EPIC environment: review charts for open orders, needed preventative services, HCC and P4P Measures* Assists the patients' care team in implementing the plan of care for the patient in a collaborative and professional manner.* Notifies patients of possible wait times throughout their time in the clinic setting as well as updating the provider wait times.* Follows clinic protocols for late patients.Patient Care/Back-Office Procedures* Administers ordered medications and vaccines in a safe, accurate, professional, and timely manner following policies and procedures.* Performs routine screenings and places orders for patients who are due for quality measures program point of care testing in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure.Communication and Documentation* Accurately collects and transmits information between the patient and provider in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner, within RN scope of practice.* Communicates updates to patient requests daily until request is completed.* Documents appropriate information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner, according to department and company policies and procedures no later than the end of the shift.Administrative Duties* Performs administrative duties in a timely, accurate and collaborative manner according to policy and procedures within the RN scope of practice, including, but not limited to:* Retrieves voicemails and incoming faxes and handling at least once per hour.* Preparing forms and managing prior authorizations throughout the shift, completing incoming work by the end of the shift.* Epic environment: Assists providers with their in-baskets and open charts; monitor other MD and RN in- baskets when assigned.Supplies and Infection Control* Maintains exam rooms and nurses' stations; stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments after use on every patient.* Transports specimens according to policies and procedures in a timely and efficient manner.* Ensures equipment is working properly, notifying the appropriate person of needed repairs in a timely manner.* Collaboratively performs departmental duties to ensure OSHA, infection control and accrediting body compliance, including, but not limited to, checking refrigerator/freezer temperature, checking medication/supply expiration dates, autoclave sterility checks, departmental lab QA, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure.All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities* Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.* Adheres to safety, P4P's (if applicable), HIPAA and compliance policies.*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Education Qualifications** High School Diploma or GED Required*Licenses and Certifications** RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure* BLS - Basic Life Support required* ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification/active ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Card* OCN-preferred*Experience** 3 to 5 years progressively responsible clinical experience required* Minimum 1 year Chemotherapy Infusion experience* Must have Epic charting experience*KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES: ** Verbal and written communication skills demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and helpfulness in a professional manner towards employees, patients, and patient families.* Basic high school math, English aptitudes, and legible handwriting* Basic Windows skills to include keyboarding, mouse movement and computer data entry skills to enter patient information.* Organizational and multi-tasking skills.* Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy and EMR systems.* Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative, and collaborative manner.* Requires concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions.* See attached for physical requirements*Note: MFS is an equal employment opportunity employer*Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $90.00 - $100.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* OncologyStandard shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:* 4x10* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Pleasanton, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:* High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:* Nursing: 3 years (Required)* Chemotherapy Infusion: 1 year (Required)* Epic charting: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* RN License (Required)* BLS Certification (Required)* ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (Required)Work Location: One location

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