Infusion Registered Nurse
Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct and indirect patient care to the patients in the Oncology Clinic. Assists nursing and medical staff with treatments for patients diagnosed with cancer. Administers chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications as directed. Reports to Oncology Director. Non-Exempt position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Performs Registered Nurse duties within the RN scope of practice.
* Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Medical Oncologist.
* Administers chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.
* Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures. Completes all chemotherapy charge forms.
* Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.
* Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
* Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
* Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
* Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
* Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
* Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
* Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
* Infusion nurses will need to assess a patient's health, as well as detect changes in symptoms, health or pain, and will need to know when action is necessary.
* Ensures accurate and complete documentation in the EHR in a timely manner.
* Evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care
* Performs assessment on patients prior to being seen by physician. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population, including pain assessment using valid pain scale.
* Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain, assesses pain using valid pain scale.
* Evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
* Provides patients with after-care instructions and confirms understanding of those instructions.
* Provides patient follow-up, refers patient problems to office/clinic physician immediately.
* Communicates with physician and team members about patient's clinical condition on an as needed basis, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
* Assists with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of a physician.
* Answers telephone calls in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately; refers patient problems to office physician; schedules patient appointments.
* Maintains established office/clinic policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
* Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office/clinic standards.
* Ensures an adequate stock of supplies. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
* Maintains medication and QC logs.
* Removes and properly disposes of expired medications and supplies in a timely manner.
* Clearly communicates with staff, providers, patients and family.
* Assist in training and mentoring other employees as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned within the RN's scope of practice.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure required. BSN preferred.
Current BLS and ACLS for healthcare professional required.
Two (2) years nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.
Completion of Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Provider Card course required within 180 Days of hire.
Oncology certification preferred.
Required Skills
Must possess superior ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Bilingual preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service.
Must possess high degree of organization and be able to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Basic computer knowledge required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Functional Job Requirements:
Job requirements include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting and reaching. Requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and fingers. Requires ability to have good vision and hearing. Pushing and pulling equipment may be necessary.
Lifting Requirements
Job requires heavy lifting on an occasional basis.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising the job duties.
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