RN - Oncology I/O

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/1/2022

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

800043

Job Title:

RN - Oncology I/O

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The RN - Oncology In/Out (I/O) position systematically and continuously collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic care for patients and/or family members seen in the Cancer Clinics (Oncology/Hematology, BMT/GYN-Oncology, Chemotherapy) and on the inpatient Oncology/Hematology/BMT unit. This position performs all required elements of a nursing assessment including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial and sexual assessment, functional assessment, and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required. The RN - Oncology I/O is an active member of the multidisciplinary team and collaborates in the development, execution, and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care or critical pathway.  The RN - Oncology I/O considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering care. The decisions and actions of the RN - Oncology I/O on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

The RN - Oncology I/O establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs of the patient, family, and/or other care provider. The RN - Oncology I/O provides care in collaboration with other nursing staff members; this position delegates and supervises care in accordance with nurse practice acts and the professional nursing role.

The RN - Oncology I/O utilizes research findings in cancer and participates in clinical trials for this patient population. This position demonstrates knowledge of and participates in improving organizational performance activities. The RN - Oncology I/O acquires and maintains knowledge in nursing practice and assumes responsibility for the professional development of self, other nursing staff, and students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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The RN - Oncology I/O systematically and continuously collects and assesses data in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide therapeutic oncology care for the patient and family.

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Establishes an in-depth database by assessing the behavioral and physiologic status of the patient utilizing interview, observation, physical examination, and other available data.

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Integrates nursing interventions into the multidisciplinary plan of care, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes.

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Incorporates discharge/home care planning into the multidisciplinary plan of care on an ongoing basis.

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Implements safe, competent, and efficient patient care within policies, procedures and standards, and interventions as noted on the multidisciplinary plan of care.

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Sets priorities, adapting to changing patient and unit/clinic situations. Initiates action to reduce or correct risk in response to data indicating urgent and/or emergent risk to the patient.

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Documents the nursing process to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

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Evaluates patients’ responses to care based on effectiveness of nursing interventions/actions in relationship to established outcomes and consults with Medical Staff, Care Team Leader, Case Manager, Research Associate, Support Staff (i.e Social Worker), Counselors, etc. and/or Nurse Practitioner regarding clinical variances and recommended changes to the plan of care.

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Identifies learning needs of patients/families and teaches by adapting standard information to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching learning. Utilizes the resources of the Teaching-Learning Center as appropriate to meet identified patient, family, and/or care giver needs.

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The RN - Oncology I/O considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering care. He/she demonstrates knowledge of the UW Health care delivery system as multidisciplinary and multifaceted with a variety of entry and access points along the care continuum.

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Contributes to and supports the effective management of the unit/clinic.

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Incorporates standards of practice, clinical practice protocols, etc. into practice in order to maximize clinical effectiveness.

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Acts to facilitate cost control in use of material and human resources.

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Effectively utilizes technology to support practice and efficiencies in care delivery.

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The RN - Oncology I/O collaborates with the patient, significant others, and health care providers in providing patient care. The RN delegates and supervises care in accordance with nurse practice acts and the professional nursing role.

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Initiates multidisciplinary collaboration to positively impact the outcomes of health provided.

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Collaborates with Case Manager, Clinic Manger, Care Team Leader, and other health team members in the provision of patient care.

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Initiates steps to support and enhance the patient’s responsibility and self-determination in decision-making concerning health, treatment, and wellbeing.

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Involves the individual patient/family in identification of requirements/perceptions of learning needs and preparation to assume self-care on discharge.

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Participates in unit/clinic and/or departmental shared governance structure in order to improve care.

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The RN - Oncology I/O uses research finding in practice.

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Participates in organizational improvement activities.

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Identifies recurring clinical practice issues and contributes to the development of specific plan to address identified issues.

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Demonstrates knowledge of research findings related to oncology.

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Demonstrates knowledge of clinical trials available to the oncology patient population.

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The RN - Oncology I/O acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and assumes responsibility of the professional development of self, other nursing staff, and students.

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Evaluates own performance and that of peers and other nursing staff in relation to oncology nursing standards.

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Demonstrates an awareness of elements in own performance needing further development and seeks opportunities to improve.

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Contributes to the leaning experience of students in cooperation with the instructor and other staff.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred

6 months

of inpatient medical/surgical nursing experience

Required

2 years

of relevant oncology or hematology/BMT or Gynecology oncology clinical experience

Preferred

Ambulatory experience

Preferred

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where practicing or may work under a compact license per state regulations

Upon Hire

Required

CPR/BLS certification

Upon Hire

Required

Telemetry certification

Preferred

Chemotherapy certification

Preferred

OCN certification

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area

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Demonstrated knowledge of IOP activities relevant to oncology

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Ability to educate staff, patients, and families

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Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team

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Ability to work independently

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Ability to effectively delegate and supervise the work of other nursing team members

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Demonstrates ability to safely and competently execute technical skills required for practice

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Demonstrates ability to maintain patient and family privacy and confidentially

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Ability to collaborate with research associates regarding patient eligibility, patient education, and treatment and monitoring phases

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Demonstrates trust, respect, honesty, and caring attitudes with patient/families and other members of the health care team

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Ability to integrate a patient’s cultural beliefs and practices into critical pathway or multidisciplinary plan of care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.