staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - $28+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**\*$3,000 sign on bonus available, external applicants only, OCN certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire date\*

Essential Functions:**

* This position coordinates and provides direct patient care to ambulatory walk-in infusion patients for all therapy types: antibiotics, blood, chemo, injections, pump refills.
* This position has direct responsibility of ensuring timely and quality documentation in the permanent medical record for clinical, legal, and reimbursement purposes
* This position participates in clinical activities necessary for patients receiving infusion therapy on continuous pumps; for PICC/Midline services; nurse education and specialty drug education as needed.
* This position participates in patient/staff education and all other areas of total patient care to optimize outcomes.  This includes:
* Review/monitor patient charts monitoring & reporting documentation
* Account charging & Good Catch/ADR
* Patient admission into computer systems according to policy procedures
* Inventory maintenance
* Assist with billing
* Consults ancillary areas as needed

**Requirements:**

The incumbent must be currently licensed in the state of Mississippi and must have a minimum of three years nursing experience and/or one year Oncology experience (preferred).  The incumbent must exhibit a broad knowledge and skills in a variety of patient diagnoses and ages as well as infusion therapies and must have good oral and written communication skills. The incumbent must be competent in IV therapy, chemotherapy, pediatric injection, and pump operations. Chemotherapy experience is preferred and must complete chemotherapy certification program. Experience in home IV administration is desirable.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009CR. Posted job title: Resource Nurse- Oncology Infusion, $3,000 Sign On Bonus

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.

• Sign-On bonus