Registered Nurse (RN) / Medical Oncology ISQ / PRN / Days

Company: Lovelace Medical Center
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Oncology -St Joseph Square, PRN, Days, Albuquerque, NM We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Oncology team in Albuquerque, NM. This job is located with Lovelace Medical Group, a multispecialty provider group, which includes clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care, and provides patients with exceptional health care through the support of Lovelace Health System hospitals and technology. Responsibilities Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge. Adhere to and maintain patient scheduling according to doctor's protocol. Review, update, and maintain doctor's schedules. Maintain patient chart accuracy: treat as legal documents, authenticate charts, signatures, initials, and titles. Check for proper year, name, date of birth, allergy stickers, and up-to-date immunizations Call patients with lab results or send result cards to patients as directed by physician. Enter patient reminder messages into computer. Return patients' phone calls. Call in prescription refills to pharmacies. Stay current with completing insurance and referral forms and proper billing procedures, including checking PSRs for appropriate charges. Schedule outside procedures, labs, and radiological exams for patients; assist in admitting patients to hospital, including obtaining prior authorization from insurance company; and calling hospital for admit. Direct and schedule drug reps. Perform phlebotomy and coumadin; may assist with IV's. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements: Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Preferred: One (1) year experience Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire) Current BLS; must be trained in venipuncture and CPR Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality Management skills; strong organization and problem solving skills Works well in a team setting Communicates effectively both orally and in writing Why Lovelace? Designated UroLift - center of Excellence Prover, Urology, 2019 Clinic named Patient Centered Medical Home by National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2017 national Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered medical Home (PCMH) Recognition, 2016-2022 Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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