Surgery Scheduler Registered Nurse

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the health organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
• Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
• Knowledge of research practices for phases I, II and III clinical trials.
• Oncology resource to colleagues, allied health personnel and health care consumers.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and challenging patient interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plan for each cancer patient
• Ability to cope with death and dying.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Current TN or compact state RN license
• Minimum one-year RN experience. May waive with Executive Director of Nursing approval
• Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within 6 months of hire. If less than one year of oncology experience at time of hire, within 9 months of hire.
• Current TO approved BLS provider card
• Oncology certification strongly recommended within 2 years of hire
• Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job Title:

Physical Activity Required

Amount of time

None

Less than 1/3
(Occasionally)

1/3 to 2/3
(Frequently)

More than 2/3
(Regularly)

Standing

 X

Walking

 X

Sitting

X 

Fingering or manual dexterity

 X

Repetitive finger motion

 X

Lifting or exerting force

 X

    Up to 10 pounds

X 

    Up to 25 pounds

 X

    Up to 50 pounds

 X

    Up to 100 pounds

 X

    Over 100 pounds

X 

Reaching or stretching

X 

Climbing or balancing

X 

Crouching or stooping

 X

Speaking

 X

Hearing

X 

Seeing (with correction)

 X