Registered Nurse

Pay Range: $68,000 - $98,468 per year. SCOPE Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age‑specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding status and medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions. Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. Maintains patient confidentiality. Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician; is required to learn how to mix chemotherapy/immunotherapy. Administers all medications by correct dosage/amount, route, time, and technique. Assures pre‑authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, reviewing 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 line catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Restocks the supply area as needed. Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen. Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment according to quality control standards. Facilitates clinical operations and patient care. Manages patient medication refill requests and records the information in the patient chart. Assists physician with exams and procedures. Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient chart. Facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care. Assists patients in locating available community resources. Other duties as assigned. INTER PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION Assist and collaborate with clinical research. Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed. Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities. MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred or required unless grandfathered in. Registered RN with current state board of nursing registration. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements. 0‑3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment is possible. Physical requirements: Lifting, standing, and walking for extensive periods; handling and lifting patients; manual and finger dexterity; eye‑hand coordination; occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.; requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astera Cancer Care