Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :  The Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy administers a variety of chemotherapy treatment regimens safely and efficiently in a private oncology practice setting.  The RN, Chemotherapy works collaboratively with multiple physicians within the practice to meet each patient’s individual need throughout their chemotherapy treatments.

1.             Provides treatment to patients according to physicians’ orders by preparing and infusing chemotherapy and other parenteral medications

a.             Follows standards set by QOPI to ensure all patient information required for treatment is in place prior to start of each treatment.

b.             Follows ONC/OSHA guidelines for proper administration/disposal of chemotherapy.

c.             Maintains proper use of personal protection equipment such as gown and gloves when mixing and administering chemotherapy.

d.             Uses proper technique in establishing venous accesses by peripheral or central line.

2.             Requires a broad-based knowledge of chemotherapy, non-chemo therapeutic agents and standard regimen drugs and dosing used in patient treatment.

3.             Monitors patient status by performing continuous assessments during infusion, such as checking vital signs and possible drug reactions or side effects

4.             Maintains proper use of personal protection equipment such as gown and gloves when mixing and administering chemotherapy

5.             Educates patients/significant others about their chemotherapy treatments in relation to possible side effects and self-care measures

6.             Comforts patients and their families by maintaining constant communication with them and providing emotional and psychological support so as to alleviate any anxieties they may have, while also trying to make their experience as positive as possible