We are looking for passionate and caring Oncology/Hematology Registered Nurses to join our team of skilled professionals and provide health care services to our veterans and their families at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Great opportunity to be credentialed with a federal healthcare organization!
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Routine work hours consist of rotating shift work, to include day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. When required to ensure completion of services that extend beyond the normal end of shift, staff shall remain on duty in excess of the scheduled shift when directed by government.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as Hematology Oncology nurse in both in-patient and outpatient capacity.
- Obtain patient history by reviewing medical information and interviewing patient and family. Assess a baseline status (e.g., physical, function, social and emotional).
- Possess/maintain proper certification and skills to perform required duties within regulatory compliance and with minimal oversight but not limited to timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature.
- Assess symptoms at weekly treatment/status check visits. Assess problems that arise in
- between status check visits, either in the department or over the phone. Assess for long-term effects and follow-up visits. Integrates findings of assessment to correctly identify actual and potential problems.
- Prepares the exam room and medical equipment for procedures to be performed. Documents the procedures in the patient’s chart.
- Provides appropriate nursing intervention for actual or potential problems that the patient and family may experience related to the disease and treatment processes.
- Calculate body surface (BSA), medication dosage, and verify dosage on all medications administered. Review lab results prior to treatment to clarify patient is able to receive treatment.
- Administer IV and subcutaneous (SQ) chemotherapy. Monitors patient receiving treatment. Manages urgent problems (e.g., allergic reactions, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, and pain).
- Ability to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and topically.
- Completes orientation and competency verification programs IAW unit guidelines.
- Coordinates care for patients receiving multimodality treatment (e.g., provides patient calendar with dates of chemotherapy; communicates and collaborates with physicians and nurses in surgical and radiation oncology regarding timing of treatments and management of patient problems).
- Coordinates care with primary physician, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, home care, and hospice as needed.
- Coordinates transfers to emergency room or to inpatient units.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Adheres to established aseptic procedures to protect patients from unnecessary exposure to infectious agent.
- Cleans and prepares equipment. Disposes of infectious and hazardous waste materials IAW established procedures.
- Act as an advocate for the patient and family and encompasses patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and age specific training. Informs patients and family members about self-care. Provides input for patient care planning.
- Accurately educates patients and family members about the disease, the procedures needed, and the goals or treatment with chemotherapy; and coordinates patient care throughout the continuum of care and refers to social work consultation as needed.
- Exemplifies and promotes professional responsibilities. Provides leadership, demonstrating honesty, integrity accountability and responsibility in performance of daily activities. Participates in professional development of self and others. Participates in multidisciplinary working groups implementing new standards/policy/directives for the Medicine Flight. Identifies training needs and provides reliable related in-service training to staff.
- Will comply with the wear, use, and maintenance of all required personal protective equipment (to include, but not limited to respiratory protection) as required to perform normal duties, as identified by Bioenvironmental Engineering occupational health surveillance.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- RN shall hold a national or state nursing license that is valid and current with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions. License must be unencumbered and remain in effect during contract employment.
- RN shall possess, maintain, and show proof of current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- A minimum of 24 months of experience, as a clinical nurse in Hematology/Oncology within the last 48 months if the HCW has previously held an OCN and/or ONS; Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification; or as a minimum of 48 months of experience, as a clinical nurse in Hematology/Oncology within the last 60 months if not previously certified. Certification may be expired but must be renewed prior to or within 6 month of start date.
Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders, and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).
Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $30.87 - $35.44 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 24 months of experience as a clinical nurse in Hematology/Oncology within the last 48 months and previously held an OCN and/or ONS; or have a Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification; or have a minimum of 48 months of experience as a clinical nurse in Hematology/Oncology within the last 60 months if not previously certified? (Certification may be expired but must be renewed prior to or within 6 month of start date.)
Experience:
- Oncology RN: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Oncology Certified Nurse (Preferred)
Work Location: In person