RN- Oncology Infusion

Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? Wellstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We strive to be a model of what’s possible when bright professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and in people’s lives.

Day (United States of America)

This RN Oncology Infusion role is an Outpatient - FT Days on our Cobb Hospital campus. Oncology experience required.

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? Wellstar’s mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician functions under the direction of the Manager Infusion Therapy or other designated leader. The RN demonstrates knowledge, competency, and clinical expertise in oncology infusion therapy including but not limited to hazardous drug therapies for treating malignant and nonmalignant conditions. This RN will regularly administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, antineoplastic agents, hazardous drugs, and targeted therapies. The RN will work in an outpatient infusion center;

alternate settings could occur. This individual provides safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The RN addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and education needs and is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations. The RN Oncology Infusion Therapy Clinician serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff, operational leadership, and medical staff.

It is expected that all RNs are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implement the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Performs other duties as necessary. In this role they can serve as a preceptor for newly hired RN colleagues. Local travel required. Float staff will be required to float between Cobb Hospital HODs based on need. All sites are within 35 miles of Cobb Hospital.

• Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
  • Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence-based practice, analytical/critical thinking, and individualized care; coordinates care through effective partnerships, recognizing that caring is central to achieving optimal patient care outcomes.
  • Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that reflects population-specific characteristics (e.g., age, gender, disease) and adapts service delivery to cultural diversity.
  • Partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using just-in-time and planned patient teaching; keeps the patient and goals as the focus of the plan of care.
  • Practices using current clinical practice standards including chemotherapy and targeted therapies for malignant and nonmalignant conditions.
  • Meets annual requirements for chemotherapy competence.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coordinates delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care with diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication; completes timely documentation and promotes a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
  • Demonstrates…