RN / Oncology Nursing / Louisiana / Travel / Registered Nurse - Oncol Job in Shreveport, LA Job

Company: GIFTED Healthcare
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

JOB REQUIREMENTSOncology/Onc Registered Nurse (RN) Travel JobOncology (Onc) nurses supervise and provide nursing care to cancer patients.Oncology/Onc RN Responsibilities:

• Oncology Registered Nurses integrate their technical skills, scientific knowledge, and caring attitude to aid those living with cancer, including their families ?? starting from diagnosis, treatment, and then survivor-ship to end-of-life care.
• The Oncology RN reviews health history
• Assess and monitor physical and emotional status
• Keep track of laboratory, pathology and imaging studies
• Safely administer medications, fluids and cancer treatments (e.g., chemotherapy)
• Collaborate with doctors and other clinicians about treatment plans. Create individualized care plans on patients under their supervision and care.
• Help patients to understand the disease, proposed treatment plan and possible side effects.
• Educate patients and the families regarding treatment expectations.
• Help patients plan for and manage symptoms throughout treatment
• Help translate complex medical terminology and answer questions
• Communicate with doctors on behalf of the patient
• Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
• Participate in research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
• Give supportive resources to both the patient and the families to promote positive outlook.
• Watch and record the patient??s progress on a constant basis.
• Chart the patient??s response to treatment and medication.
• The RN performs other position related duties as assigned BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!
  • for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Premium pay
  • Same Day or Weekly Pay
  • Ability to work in premier facilities
  • Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
  • Access to Social Worker 24-7
  • Group Health insurance benefits:
    • Medical Plan
    • Dental Plan
    • Vision Plan
    • Short and Long Term Disability
    • AD&D Insurance Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE
      • Private housing and housing allowance
      • Personal Career Coach
      • Extremely competitive personalized pay package ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference! Do you remember why you became a RN, at GIFTED? We do!

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