Registered Nurse; RN), Chemotherapy Infusion

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse for our Chemotherapy Clinic in Nashville, TN.

The Registered nurse delivers care for patients across their life span, and through the use of the nursing process, assesses and documents the effects of care. Works cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, medical and other team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.

• Initiates plan of care reflecting the assessment of the immediate physiological needs of the patient within established time frames appropriate
• Develops plan of nursing care in conjunction with the individual and/or significant others and includes expected outcomes appropriate for the nursing diagnosis and unique patient/family needs of the following patient populations
• Evaluates, modifies, and updates the nursing care plan based on observable patient responses and attainment of patient outcomes within established time frames
• Correctly interprets and implements physician orders asking for clarification when necessary
• Determines and assembles appropriate equipment/supplies for implementation of nursing interventions.
• Properly prepares patient for medical/surgical procedures and assists physician with procedures as needed
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors patient for side effects and/or adverse drug affects.
• Administers all chemotherapy utilizing precautions indicated by each specific agent
• Prepares for management of extravasation when administering chemotherapy if needed.
• Correctly obtains and handles patient specimens and cultures.
• Properly documents medication and chemotherapy administration and age-specific nursing interventions performed.
• Evaluates and documents patients responses to all interventions and procedures carried out both on a physical and psychological basis
• Documents medication administration per unit policy.
• Documents changes from baseline assessment specific to the patient’s age.
• Documents and read back verbal orders from the physician in the order sheet and ensures cosignature in a timely manner per policy.
• Accurately and legibly documents using hospital approved abbreviations, appropriate signatures, titles, error corrections.
• Assures completeness of nursing documentation on the medical record at the time of discharge Appropriately uses equipment required.
• Willingly assists physicians as needed in an efficient manner
• Effectively responds to crisis situations and prevents patient deterioration by early intervention.

• Performs initial physiological needs assessment within established time frames appropriate to patient's age.
• Accurately and timely completes the admission assessment form to include biophysical, psychosocial, educational, and environmental factors appropriate for patient’s age.
• Derives appropriate nursing diagnosis from identified problems of the individual based on data collected specific to the age of the patient.
• Reassesses and documents the age-specific patient's needs per established unit policy for the following patient population

• Must be a graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
• Must possess a current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
• Current certification in BLS.
• One year of experience in acute care area is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients ranging from adolescence through geriatrics.
• Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures and the ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.

• Certified in cancer…