Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Infusion

Brandywine, MD Pay From: $45 per hour

MUST: The Registered Nurse must have:

• BSN degree with at least one (1) years nursing experience
• Current OCN certification preferred
• Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer
• Registered Nurse state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
• Current CPR certification required
• Must maintain continuing education requirements

DUTIES:

• Mixes and administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician
• Assists physician with exams and procedures
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes
• Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols
• Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action
• Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures
• Completes all chemotherapy charge forms
• Assures preauthorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, medications and blood products, to include, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician
• Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patients chart
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen
• Maintains patient confidentiality

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".