Come join Highlands Oncology in our Theranostics or Radiopharmaceutical department where cutting edge technology is helping advance cancer treatments. In this department you will be able to utilize your compassionate care giving skills at multiple stages along the treatment cycles. Research collaborates with this team to continue the newest options for our patients.

Northwest Arkansas is an amazing place to live and work.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 800 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Summary: To provide continuity of care radiopharmaceutical patients, while practicing within the professional boundaries established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care and infusion services to oncology patients in radiopharmaceutical procedures.
• Performs an assessment of all assigned patients, prior to therapy as well as an ongoing assessment during treatment.
• Ability to make independent nursing judgments, which includes triaging patient issues, symptom management, and emergency management. Will take appropriate action when needed in response to triaging patient issues, symptom/emergency management, while collaborating with the physician or APP as needed.
• Coordinate patient care activities with Social Worker and other departments
• Provide and maintain patient confidentiality and maintain confidentiality regarding clinic matters.
• Adheres to clinic standards, policies, and procedures, as well as being cost effective.
• Maintains high standard of professional performance, behavior, and appearance. As well as functions as a professional role model to co-workers and students.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Attends bi-monthly nursing meetings or reads the minutes when unable to attend.
• Collaboration and communication with multiple departments for organization and navigation of patient care needs.
• Assist with all areas of the radiopharmaceutical procedures including referrals, intake, obtaining outside medical records, preauthorization, scheduling, and education.
• Complete calls to patients as necessary for scheduling or education with proper documentation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess extensive knowledge of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy, which includes administration details, side effects, and can instruct/educate patients and families in these areas.
• Ability to make independent nursing judgments, which includes triaging patient issues, symptom management, and emergency management.
• Knowledgeable about venous access devices.
• Knowledgeable about lab results and diagnostic findings and can educate patients when needed.
• Competent in the use of the EMR and patient documentation.
• Can communicate and delegate tasks to other members of the healthcare team in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Acts with skill during stressful or in emergency situations.
• This position requires the employee to possess a combination of nursing skills, physical endurance, mental alertness, and knowledge, as well as the ability to get along with others.

Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Possess a valid and current Arkansas state license.
• Successful completion of BLS required.
• Successful completion of ACLS required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Basic cardiac rhythm identification required for APP Acute Care Nurse and Procedure Nurses.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification required within 4 months of employment, then every two-year renewal for Infusion Nurses.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) encouraged.
• Radiopharmaceutical Nurses will receive initial and ongoing training from the Research Department and study sponsors as necessary.
• Radiopharmaceutical Nurses will receive specialized training in the administration and safety of radiopharmaceuticals and additional training specific to procedure guidelines.
• Will keep all licenses and certifications and required qualifications current.
• Maintain continuing education hours as needed to maintain licensure.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant education endeavors and appropriate associations such as the Oncology Nursing Society

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of time walking and standing.
• Moderate bending and squatting to administer medication to patients and offer assistance as needed.
• Moderate to heavy lifting in order to assist patients as needed or requested, up to 50 pounds.
• Light to moderate work on a computer workstation.
• Required to wear radiation dose monitoring device for employee safety.
• May require repetitive movements associated with patient care and treatments.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
• Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.

Highlands Oncology oggers a full suite of benefits that includes those listed below and MANY MORE...

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