$1918 Gross Weekly for 36

　　$2514 Gross Weekly for 48

　　The Oncology Registered Nurse evaluates, plans, implements and documents nursing care for the oncology patient population. The Oncology Registered Nurse works in hospitals and outpatient care centers where patients receive cancer treatments. In hospital settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse assists with surgery prep, patient education and coordination of their cancer treatments. In outpatient care center settings, the Oncology Registered Nurse typically helps with treatments such as chemotherapy and infusions while monitoring patients’ vitals, side effects, and pain.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting

　　Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions

　　Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart

　　Interviews and observes patients medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs and assesses current condition and pain level

　　Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications

　　Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy

　　Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed

　　Records and reports all information within scope and per facility protocol

　　Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms and determines essential care required

　　Prepares patients for physician’s examination, assists in examination and treatment of patient

　　Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options

　　Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy

　　Assists in assessment of pain management

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current RN license in state practicing

　　One (1) year of experience in oncology nursing preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.