Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology Infusion

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Overview

Infusion nurses at New London Hospital provide high quality and comforting care to patients with chronic illness, including autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, and cancer. Applicants should be proficient in IV skills and ideally have experience with care and use of central venous access devices (e.g. implanted ports). Major duties include administration of biologic medications, chemotherapy, and blood products, as well as monitoring and responding to infusion related reactions. Important skills include communication, attention to detail, and collaboration with peers.
Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Coordinates patient care with providers, as appropriate.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards.
• Oncology Clinic
  • Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of oncology patients.
  • Administers anti-neoplastic agents and other medications adhering to NLH guidelines.
  • Assists physician with the examination/evaluation of oncology/infusion patients.
  
  
  

Administrative & Clerical:

• Maintains accurate records on each patient.
• Assists in registering new patients, scheduling appointments and follow-ups on missed appointments, as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of operational and capital budgets for the oncology clinic.
• Prepares patient education.
• Oncology Clinic

• • Documents assessments, plan of care, treatment and response to nursing care for oncology/infusion patients.
  
  
  

Clinic Maintenance:

• Keeps patient care areas clean and neat.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Oncology Clinic
  • Ensures that equipment is in working condition and good repair, reporting concerns as necessary.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-3 years combined experience in infusion-related setting. Experience with administration of chemotherapy preferred.
• ONS Fundamental Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card (within 6 months of hire).
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED LICENSE(S): Licensed RN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: (BLS) Basic Life Support (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support or (BLS) Basic Life Support

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $38.13/Hr. - $53.71/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 40086

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | NLH Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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