Registered Nurse Oncology
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Oncology nursing.
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Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-10-28
- Location
- Paducah, KY
Full description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Oncology
Location
Paducah, KY | Outpatient
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies and procedures.
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process.
• Provide patient and family-centered education, identifying and addressing educational needs based on level of comprehension and prioritized problems.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders and coordination with case management and other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.
Required Qualifications
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures.
Preferred Experience / Skills
• Previous nursing experience in an oncology or related clinical setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ONS Chemotherapy Administration Provider Card.
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered, outpatient oncology environment that values evidence-based practice, nursing excellence, and a holistic approach to care.
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports professional growth and a positive healing environment.
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