Local Contract Medical Oncology RN

Healthcare Sages is seeking a local contract nurse RN Hematology / Oncology for a local contract nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

The Registered Nurse is responsible for independently administering a variety of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and injections (chemo, hormonal, and non-chemo/hormonal) in accordance with the provider’s order. In addition, accessing port-a-caths, PICC’s, and Hickman catheters. Performing venipuncture, PICC and Hickman dressings, labs via ports, PICC’s and Hickman catheters. Appropriate clinical care of all patients assigned, maintains accurate, concise and complete records on the patient’s condition, treatment, medications, and responses to treatment. Monitors and maintains accurate records of all intravenous therapies and the patient’s responses to treatment. Notifies the Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner of unusual occurrences and initiates appropriate emergency action when necessary. Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications and treatments, expected responses and side effects, disease process, nutrition, activity and physical adjustments related to the disease process or treatment.

Healthcare Sages Job ID #073.

About Healthcare SagesBenefits

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