POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse assesses patients, coordinates the plan of care, implements orders, and evaluates the nursing care provided to oncology patients in a physician practice.  This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as directed by the attending physician/APP and in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and policies of ProMedica Cancer Institute, ProMedica Physicians group, and ProMedica Outpatient Medical Oncology and Infusion Centers.  Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family, physician, and employee satisfaction.  Ensures decisions made are based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing evidenced based practices, and focused on safety, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.

Scope of Service: The Registered Nurse assesses and provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences.  The Registered Nurse functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals accrediting bodies.