Temporary Oncology*RN candidate

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team.

Decypher is seeking a Temporary Oncology RN candidate to support the WRNMMC in Maryland

Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Possess current Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Possess current certification as a Clinical/Medical Dosimetrist to practice in any state or in the District of Columbia. Certification shall be updated annually with a copy provided to the COR. This can be waived by the Service Chief in the event an employee has considerable experience in medical dosimetry with the highest of professional recommendations.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of three (3) years of RN experience within the preceding five (5) years with experience in radiation oncology.
• Licensure/Registration: Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice nursing in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands. The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable state licensing regulations. Contractor nurses shall furnish copies of all State nursing licenses held within the last five (5) years.

Description:

• Assist in the case management of cancer patients such as scheduling appointments and referrals, vascular access, and orders as appropriate for laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy.
• Schedule referrals to other clinics, treatment facilities and ancillary services for total patient care. Assist in counseling and monitoring patients entering clinical trial protocols. Explain procedures and treatments to patients and significant others to allay apprehension and gain cooperation and support.
• Obtain initial health history of cancer patients, including obtaining recent hospital summaries, pathology reports, operation records, laboratory, radiological, and pharmaceutical information related to patient encounters to screen for disease and surgically related problems .Serve as intermediary for community resources to aid oncology patients and assist in providing ongoing patient education programs.
• provide information to institution or national headquarters on a routine basis for the follow up of patients on protocols.
• Provide specialized nursing care to oncology patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Work productively as a part of a team of professionals to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and plan for providing further development of patient care programs.
• Provide individual and family counseling for cancer patients.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment by promoting safe practices in ongoing quality assurance.