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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Registered Nurse Oncology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
  • If an RN nursing license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more and the candidate has not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board-approved refresher course is required before reactivating or reinstating the license.
  • Candidates whose RN license is being reinstated must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
  • A minimum of one to two years of nursing experience is required.
  • Current RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
  • Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN or BMT) is required within 30 months of employment with a signed OCN education agreement.
  • Candidates must demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
  • Candidates must possess verbal and written communication skills.
  • Candidates must know NMG/FMC policies and standards.
  • Candidates must complete orientation requirements, nursing certification or updates, and continuing education programs through self-directed learning.
  • Candidates must possess clinical assessment skills relevant to hematology or oncology patients and families.
  • Candidates must have experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in cancer treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Triage calls as needed and document the information in patients’ electronic medical records.
  • Administer chemotherapy in the infusion room.
  • Room patients and assist physicians with treatment needs.
  • Explain processes to patients in plain language and use teach-back to ensure understanding.
  • Engage with patients and their chosen support systems to identify what is important to them and incorporate their preferences and norms into individualized care plans.
  • Provide compassionate care to the patient population.

Desired Qualifications

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Nursing experience in an oncology environment is preferred.

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1997

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