Registered Nurse - Oncology at Angel Staffing, Inc. in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Job Description:

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  Degree/Education: Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from a (NLN) approved school.

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  Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Must possess Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification. The Oncology Registered Nurse (OCN) is required to possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as stated in AR 40-68, Clinical Quality Management. BLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED Professional Rescuer Course is the appropriate standard of training for all BLS certification.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of RN experience within the preceding 5 years with experience in radiation oncology or other oncology specialties.

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  Licensure/Registration: Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable state licensing regulations

• Assist in the case management of cancer patients such as scheduling appointments and referrals, vascular access, and orders as appropriate for laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy and schedules referrals to other clinics, treatment facilities and ancillary services for total patient care.


• Assist in counseling and monitoring patients entering clinical trial protocols.


• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and significant others to alleviate apprehension and gain cooperation and support.


• Obtain initial health history of cancer patients, including obtaining recent hospital summaries, pathology reports, operation records, laboratory, radiological, and pharmaceutical information related to patient encounters to screen for disease and surgically related problems.


• Serve as intermediary for community resources to aid oncology patients and assist in providing ongoing patient education programs.


• Provide information to institution or national headquarters on a routine basis for the follow up of patients on protocols.


• Provide specialized nursing care to oncology patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team.


• Work productively as a part of a team of professionals to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and plan for providing further development of patient care programs. Provide individual and family counseling for cancer patients.


• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment by promoting safe practices in ongoing quality assurance.


• Recognize emergencies and respond with appropriate protocol; e.g. resuscitation, oxygen, emergency drugs, cardiac massage, application of medical equipment and other, as established by the medical staff.


• Provide education and training on clinic operations and treatments, radiation therapy treatments and effects to other nursing care providers and clinicians.


• Administer cancer related therapies for the treatment of cancer and the prevention of radiation side effects; i.e., hormonal and Amifostine injections.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, between the hours of 0600 – 1900 hours. A normal work week consists of 40 hours a week, including weekends and Federal Holidays.

Angel Staffing, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package for those who qualify which includes Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life insurance, Paid Holidays and a generous PTO policy.

Angel Staffing is a preferred employer. Make a difference; be an Angel. Please call 210-616-9526 for more information.

Angel Staffing, Inc. is and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Employment is offered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation, and other statuses protected by law.