Job Description

The Clinical Nurse II provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. This role requires clinical judgment, patient education, and leadership in supervising support staff and mentoring new team members.

Responsibilities

Patient Care and Clinical Practice

• Integrate patient history and support systems into care planning
• Assess learning needs of patients and families
• Develop and initiate individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and families
• Recommend and implement appropriate nursing interventions
• Evaluate and revise care plans based on patient outcomes
• Deliver age-appropriate care with demonstrated clinical competence

Problem Solving and Autonomy

• Resolve moderately complex clinical issues independently
• Exercise sound judgment in patient care decisions

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Actively participate in unit and facility initiatives
• Precept new employees and students as assigned
• Review preceptee performance with unit leaders or instructors
• Supervise LPNs, Nursing Assistants, Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs), technicians, and sitters

Education

• No specific degree required; must meet licensure and certification standards

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of professional Oncology nursing experience required.

Continuing Education

• Sixteen (16) contact hours annually (8 must enhance clinical expertise), or
• Twelve (12) contact hours annually plus ACLS or approved specialty certification

Licensure and Certification

• Valid Tennessee RN license
• Completion of fire/security, infection control, and CPR in-services required
• Extensive experience in outpatient oncology infusion is preferred.
• ONS chemotherapy biotherapy certificate preferred.

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