Registered Nurse RN

Summary

This position functions within the job description of a RN and also has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for these special patients

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses patients/clients needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care.
• Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.
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  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Assess learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
• Provide education to meet the individual needs and ability to learn.
• Participates in care conferences as assigned.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each resident.
• Coordinates care provided by LPNs and certified nurses aide.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately.
• Remains calm and efficient when working in stressful situations.
• Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data.
• Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members.
• Participates in regulatory surveys.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Remains current on new developments by reading professional journals, and attending seminars.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
• In addition to the generic RN administers complicated IV therapy, antibiotic, blood and chemotherapy.
• Assesses patient for signs or symptoms of complications of cancer or treatment protocols.
• Accurately uses central lines for drawing blood, administering chemotherapy, etc.
• Interacts positively with patients and families during severe stress situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and integration of theory to practice for medical and oncology patients.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:RN:
Registered Nurse

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential:BLS:
Basic Life Support

Equivalent

Experience:

Within 3 months of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Essential: true

Credential:FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: true

Credential:ONS BIOCRT: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Bio Cert

Equivalent

Experience:

Qualification Source:

Essential: false

Required Education

Education: ASSOC

Equivalent

Experience:

Bachelor in nursing preferred.

Education Specialization:NRG

Essential: true

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS :

Full time Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months

Obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 3 years

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate and OCN as per ONS recommendations

Part time Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate course within 12 months

Encouraged to obtain ONS Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) within 3 years

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate and OCN (if applicable) per ONS recommendations

Casual Infusion Center RN:

Pass ONS Cancer Basics course within 3 months

Pass ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration course within 6 months

Encouraged to pass ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course within 12-18 months

Maintain ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration or ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate course (if applicable) per…