RN - Chemo

Summary

This position has basic knowledge of pathophysiology of cancer and is able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for these special patients.

(30%) 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.

(30%) Provides direct resident care, including medication administration, treatments, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, etc. Demonstrates a consistent high level of customer services and compassion when delivering care to patients.

(20%) 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.

(10%) Processes physician/provider orders and performs physician ordered care accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

(10%) Follows up regarding medication changes and order clarifications.

OTHER

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 patient.
• 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.
• 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 procedure.
• Administers complicated IV therapy, i.e., 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Credential: OCN:
  Oncology Certified Nurse
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 36 months of hire or transfer.
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Credential: RN:
  Registered Nurse
• Credential: FINGERPRIN:
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Education: ASSOC

Equivalent

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND

SKILLS:

• Oncology Nurses are required to obtain OCN certification OR obtain 36 CME's in a three-year period in order to maintain competency for the Commission on Cancer Accreditation.
• Complete 12 CME's per year no later than December 15 of the current calendar year.
• RN's that have their OCN are exempt from CME requirement.
• 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 ONCC 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 ONCC 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/…