Nurse RN

Job Description The Chemotherapy Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Answers routine questions from patients and family. Assesses patient via telephone and acts accordingly. Assists physician and team members to meet the patient’s needs. Coordinates oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits, including assessment of pre‑visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders, and arrangement of appropriate follow‑up appointments including referrals. Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products; handles, prepares and properly disposes of drugs. Identifies and pursues own learning needs; attends in‑services and participates in continuing education activities and/or oncology–chemotherapy related professional associations or programs. Involved in the chemotherapy drug admixture. Creates follow‑up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments. Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records vital readings such as heart and respiratory rates, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, and mental status. Orders chemotherapy–administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock. Provides clinical leadership and direction to the cancer‑care experience in complex and unpredictable situations. Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy. Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed. Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities on a daily basis. Schedules radiological studies. Monitors patient’s progress through chemotherapy treatment and creates a supportive environment for chemotherapy patients. Qualifications Ability to assess patients via telephone and act accordingly. Ability to perform multi‑tasks and work in a stressful environment. Excellent phlebotomy, venipuncture, and communication skills. Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture and oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care. Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures; skilled in proper documentation needed for patient’s medical records. Skilled in sterile technique for procedures. Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal. Education Associate degree in nursing; BLS certification; Chemotherapy Certification (OCN) if eligible. Compliance Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information. All employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr