Infusion RN (MCS)

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home. Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve. Job Description Position Overview The Infusion RN provides quality cancer care by assessing and monitoring patients, formulating a nursing diagnosis and prioritizing problems. Engages the patient in a mutual goal setting and developing a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other members of the health care team. * The Infusion RN role will be working at our Michigan Cancer Specialists location in Roseville, MI. This is a full-time role working 37 hrs/wk. The clinic is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. No holidays. Desired/Required Qualifications Education: Licensed RN in the State of Michigan. Successful completion of competency based orientation program and chemotherapy certificate ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of employment. ACLS required within 90 days of employment. Specific skills & abilities: Minimum of 1 year medical/surgical nursing experience preferred Proficient in successful peripheral IV access, PICC/port management (med surg, emergency, intensive care etc). Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assesses and monitors the overall needs of patients and significant others. Develops and maintains an individualized plan of care with the patient and significant others. Initiates follow-up care in community and home. Gives chemotherapy according to ONS and OSHA guidelines. Provides research-based nursing care in cooperation with physicians, research team and community and national research standards. Evaluates patients and significant others needs for education and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies. Documents nursing care and teaching consistent with documentation guidelines. Maintains communication with other health team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as patient/significant others advocate. Assumes a leadership role and delegates appropriately to support staff to facilitate safe, efficient, and quality patient care. Documents patient chargeable services and items used. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in oncology by reading, attending conferences, seminars, etc. May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinic and patient needs. Other Duties 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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