Currently recruiting a Registered Nurse - Hematology Oncology Clinic to provide specialized outpatient oncology nursing services at the Hematology Oncology Clinic within the Department of Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas. This position supports patients receiving hematology, oncology, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant-related care in a military treatment facility serving active duty service members, military families, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries. The clinic operates Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6: 00 a.M. And 6: 00 p.M. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Oncology Registered Nurses seeking a federal healthcare nursing position in a comprehensive oncology specialty clinic.
DUTIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CLINIC:
- Perform the full range of Registered Nurse duties within the scope of clinical privileges granted by Brooke Army Medical Center.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical, family, and social histories, current health status, and treatment needs.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized patient care plans.
- Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, intravenous therapies, treatments, and ongoing patient monitoring.
- Support the care of patients receiving hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant-related treatments.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment, including cardiac monitoring devices, EKG equipment, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic-specific equipment.
- Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education regarding diagnoses, chemotherapy treatments, medications, symptom management, and follow-up care.
- Perform nursing interventions and diagnostic procedures within the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations by initiating appropriate life-saving interventions.
- Supervise and appropriately delegate nursing care activities to Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed personnel.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team regarding patient status and treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, patient safety standards, and military treatment facility procedures.
- Participate in mandatory training, continuing education, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives while adapting to changing patient care needs.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CLINIC: Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State, territory, District of Columbia, or U.S. Jurisdiction.
- Minimum of one year of Oncology or Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse experience.
- Successful completion of an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) approved didactic chemotherapy training program and clinical competency.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
- Demonstrated skill in setting up, operating, and monitoring specialized medical equipment, including cardiac monitoring devices, EKG equipment, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic-specific equipment.
- Telemetry experience and successful completion of the BAMC Cardiac Telemetry Test annually.
- Meet all continuing medical education requirements applicable to the position.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
- Must successfully complete government credentialing requirements.
- Must maintain an active Tier 1 background investigation before beginning services and throughout the contract.
- Must meet all occupational health requirements, including physical examination, tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, and annual influenza vaccination before in-processing.
- Must complete all government-required orientation and mandatory training.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.
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