Physician Practice Nurse - GSPN Oncology Physician Services at Good Samaritan

Vincennes, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Triage Services, Care Coordination, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Oncology Nursing, Symptom Management, Toxicity Monitoring, EMR Proficiency, Infection Control, Hazardous Drug Handling, Patient Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES PATIENT CARE & CLINICAL SUPPORT * Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including symptom evaluation and toxicity monitoring. * Provide triage services (in-person and via phone) and respond to urgent patient needs. * Monitor labs, imaging results, and treatment response; escalate abnormalities appropriately. CARE COORDINATION * Facilitate referrals (radiation, surgery, specialty consults, palliative care). * Ensure timely scheduling of treatments, diagnostics, and follow-up visits. PATIENT EDUCATION & ADVOCACY * Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, and symptom management. * Provide guidance on medication adherence, nutrition, and lifestyle considerations. * Offer emotional support and connect patients with resources (social work, financial counseling, support groups). * Promote survivorship planning and care transition when appropriate. CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE * Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). * Ensure compliance with oncology standards (e.g., ONS guidelines, chemotherapy safety protocols). * Support quality initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance (e.g., accreditation requirements). QUALITY & SAFETY * Adhere to infection control, hazardous drug handling, and safety protocols. * Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts. * Report adverse events, medication errors, and near misses per policy. Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned: Performs other duties as assigned or requested Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family. Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.

Responsibilities

The nurse provides specialized clinical care to oncology patients, including assessments, triage, and treatment monitoring. They coordinate care transitions and educate patients and families on diagnosis and symptom management.