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SalaryWe Are Hiring: Oncology RN - Clinic - Days .9 FTE
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Salary: $74,000 + based on experience
Outpatient Medical Oncology is a busy department with patients being seen in clinic by a provider, either a Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner. In addition we provide infusion services which may include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, or other IV therapies. Our clinic staff is made up of Nationally Certified Oncology RN’s, Oncology Nurse Navigators, LPN’s and secretarial staff to take care of patient needs.
Schedule Details: Monday - Friday varied day shifts with a set schedule. There will be a consistent day off in a two-week scheduling period. Weekend shifts will also be required every six weeks. The primary locations will be Pewaukee and Oconomowoc.
What You Will Do:
The Collaborative Care Nurse (CCN) is a vital member of the Medical Oncology team at the UW Health at ProHealth Care Cancer Center locations. Medical Oncology is a complex area. Clinical Nurses work with the providers in both the clinic and infusion and all 3 locations (PWK, OMH, and DNG). Supporting patients throughout their cancer journey is one of the things that make us stand out from our competition. This individual is responsible for:
- CCN’s receive messages on patients and call back same day
- Phone calls will include triage, symptom management, prognosis, medication/scan related questions
- CCN’s are also responsible for:
- Seeing patients scheduled with physician/advanced practice providers daily
- Providing education
- IV and oral chemotherapy, surgeries, new medications
- Providing intervention and evaluation of patient needs
- Collaborating with other team members to develop care plan for patients to achieve optimal outcomes
- Follow up with patients on lab and scan results
- Anti-coagulation follow up
- Coordination of chemo admissions to hospital
- Coordinating combined chemotherapy/radiation regimens with radiation treatment
- Nurses call patients back between clinic patients and other high priority needs of patients on a daily basis.
What You Will Need:
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Wisconsin Registered Nurse License
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience needed; 2 years RN experience preferred.
- Valid American Heart (AHA) Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification.
- Oncology Certified Nurse OCN certification preferred
- Experience in cheomotherapy / biotherapy desired
About Us:
Learn more at ProHealthCare.org/Careers.
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Do You Fit at ProHealth Care?
Here at ProHealth Care, we strive to be the best we can be, while continually improving the care we deliver. With patient care at the center of all we do, it is ingrained into our culture to attract the best and the brightest to ProHealth Care. We have a promise to our patients and employees: The way you should be treated. We live by this commitment and remain dedicated to creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment.
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee
