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RN - Oncology

RN - Oncology

This checklist was electronically signed on September 12, 2026

Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.

Proficiency Scale:

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

PATIENT RIGHTS

Communicate and obtain information while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality of information by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
Involve the patient and family and respect their role in determining the nature of care to be provided
Meet patients' and families' needs regarding communication, including interpreter services
Provide accurate information to patients and families promptly

COMMUNICATION

Communicate with patients and their companions in a courteous manner
Understand the chain of communication, who to contact, and when
Listen actively to patient concerns and address them appropriately.
Cultural Sensitivity and Language Skills

GENERAL INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES

Aseptic Technique
Standard Precaution
Universal Precaution

TRANSMISSION-BASED PROTOCOL

Airborne Precaution
Contact Precaution
Droplet Precaution
Reverse Precaution

WORK SETTINGS

Inpatient
Outpatient
Hospice/Palliative Care
Adults
Pediatrics
Research/Clinical Trials
Bone Marrow Unit

EDUCATION AND CARE OF PATIENT WITH FOLLOWING EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY

Abnormal Laboratory Values
Alopecia
Altered Skin Integrity
Anorexia
Cardiac Toxicity
Constipation/Diarrhea
Cystitis
Depression/Anxiety
Dermatitis
Fatigue
Fever/Infection
Mucositis/Stomatitis
Nausea/Vomiting
Neuropathy
Neurotoxicity
Pneumonitis
Renal/Hepatic Toxicity
Septic Shock

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Pain Assessment
Continuous Narcotic Infusion
Continuous Epidural Infusion
IV Push Narcotics
Use of Narcotic Pain Patches
Use of PCA Pump
Adjuvant Medications
Alternative Therapies
Nonpharmacologic Strategies

PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE

Kubler-Ross Stages of Grieving
Identify Support Groups for Patients/Family
Safe-Care and Coping Skills
Advance Directives
Quality of Life Issues
Palliative and Hospice Care

NEUROLOGIC

Neurotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Peripheral Neuropathy

CARDIOVASCULAR

Cardiac Toxicity
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Phlebitis
Extravasation
Lymphedema

RESPIRATORY

Atelectasis
Edema
Fibrosis
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism

GASTROINTESTINAL/GENITOURINARY

Anorexia/Dehydration
Bowel Obstruction
Constipation/Diarrhea
Cystitis
GI Bleed
Nausea/Vomiting
Pancreatitis
Renal Failure
Renal/Hepatic Toxicity

HEMATOLOGIC

Anemia
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
Hemorrhage
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia

SKIN

Alopecia
Care of Drains and Tubes
Dermatitis
Stress Fractures
Wet to Dry Dressing Changes
Wound Debridement

IV THERAPY

Administer Blood Components
Central Lines
Intravenous Insertion, Maintenance and Discontinuation
PICC Line Insertion, Care and Maintenance
Port Access
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)

CHEMOTHERAPY

Administration of Chemotherapy
Brachytherapy
Calculate Body Surface Area (BSA)
Check Dosage
Evaluate Pertinent Laboratory Data
External Radiotherapy
Follow Protocols
Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)
Manage Cytotoxic Spills
Non-sealed Radioactive Therapy
Patient Teaching
Radiation Safety Precautions
Radiation Therapy
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)

BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT

Adult BMT Experience
Graft Rejection
Pediatric BMT Experience
Stem Cell Transplant
Venoocclusive Disease

MEDICATIONS

Anti-Infectives
Anti-Inflammatory/Analgesic Drugs
Anticholinergic
Anticoagulants/Thrombolytics
Antidiabetic Drugs
Antihypertensive
Antineoplastic/Anti-Cancer Drugs
Biological Agent/Monoclonal Antibodies
Diuretics
Electrolyte Therapy
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Hormones
Immune Globulins
Immunosuppressants
Interferons
Interleukins
Mental Health Medications
Muscle Relaxants
Narcotics/Opioids
Pulmonary Drugs
Steroids
Vaccines

AUTOMATED MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEMS

Accudose
Metro
Omnicell
Promanager Rx
Pyxis
eMAR

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION

Allscripts
Care360
Cerner (Oracle)
CPSI
eCLinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Soarian

AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Newborn/Neonate (birth-30 days)
Infant (30 days-1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School-age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18- 39 years)
Middle adults (39- 64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)