Chemotherapy Flex Nurse

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

Serves as a replacement for Physician Aligned Nurses during absences.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Works as Physician aligned team member in the capacity of Registered Nurse with Physician and Advance Practice Providers.
• Room scheduled patients and obtain vital signs, performs medication reconciliation and review of systems, reporting abnormal or concerning findings to Physician.
• Responds to and triages incoming patient calls in a timely fashion.
• Manages incoming faxes and mail.
• Handles refill requests for medications.
• Communicates outstanding items and important patient information with Physician nurse.
• Travels to outreach clinic with Physician team when necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education Requirements:

• Current Iowa Registered Nursing License.
• Oncology Nursing Certification preferred.
• Current credentials as required by Medical Facilities.
• Current BCLS
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in oncology nursing, including chemotherapy administration preferred.

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of CT scans, X-rays, and other tests as deemed necessary
• Knowledge of Company Policies/Procedures
• Knowledge of and ability to operate computer software programs used by Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care.
• Knowledge of all HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in communication
• Skill in working well with other departments.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality of patients and company business
• Skill in working as a team with co-workers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.

Organizational Structure:

• Job Title this position reports: Clinical Operations Officer
• Job Titles directly reporting to this position: None

Working Conditions:

Physical surroundings: Medical office

Adverse working environment: Work may be stressful due to continual interaction with others, long hours required and the nature of the medical specialty.

Physical Effort: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this role including walking, bending, standing, reaching, and sitting. Lifting up to 15 pounds of office or technology equipment.

Local Travel: Within the state of Iowa

Domestic/International Travel: None

Extensive Hours: Varies due to need

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. , reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

In the interest of ensuring the safety of our employees, patients and community, Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy for COVID-19. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, religious or other extenuating circumstances. New employees will be granted a reasonable time to come into compliance with the policy, if necessary.