RN Chemo

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• Enters verbal orders given by MD/PA/FNP regarding treatments. Reviews and calls the MD/PA/FNP with any abnormalities.

• Documentation is timely, accurate and reflects patient problems identified in the plan of care.

• Performs all other duties within the RN scope of practice once competencies completed.

• Demonstrates proper measures to promote patient safety.

• Properly disposes of sharps and chemotherapy waste per policy.

• Demonstrates proper use of medical equipment used in the department.

• Assists physicians with procedures as needed.

• Handles specimens and Chemotherapy spills according to PE OSHA policy.

• Organizes and prioritizes elements of patient care.

• Provide chemotherapy education to patients with information regarding their treatment regimen, tips on how to manage side effects and information on local resources and support.

• Delegates appropriate tasks and duties to other members of the health care team.

• Effectively role models professional behavior.

• Exhibits a neat and clean appearance and is courteous.

• Reports to work as scheduled, in appropriate attire.

• Within 2-5 years of employment the RN is strongly encouraged to obtain certification in oncology nursing (OCN). Time frame will depend on your level of training.

• Prior to infusing regimen ensure authorization process is complete.

• Learn to mix chemotherapy.

• Perform double check of drug calculations prior to preparing chemotherapy. Chair side check is done with two RNs to ensure the Five Rights of Medication Administration are verified. Documents that the double check was performed.

• Ensure patients follow-up appointments are secured.

• Maintains a good attendance record and reports to work on time as set forth in Physicians East Personnel Handbook.

• All employees are expected to adhere to compliance requirements with respect to HIPAA/OSHA, etc.

Candidate requirements

• Must have current license as a Registered Nurse in NC.

• Prefer at least one year experience as a registered nurse. Prefer experience in Hematology/Oncology.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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