Registered Nurse RN Infusion Clinic

Registered Nurse RN Infusion Clinic page is loaded## Registered Nurse RN Infusion Clinic locations:
BUMG Health Center North (3838 N Campbell Ave, Bldg
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BUMC Tucson University of Arizona (1891 W Orange Grove Rd) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R4430176
** Primary City/State:
** Tucson, Arizona
** Department Name:
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Nursing Additional

Job Description Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.
** This is a full-time position, scheduled 36-40 hours per week;
Monday through Friday, day shift with varied days off during the week. The RN will be required to work one weekend shift per month;
Clinic hours allow for 4 10-hour shifts.
** Infusion RN’s care for oncology patients by safely administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.  RN’s work with central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IV’s. RN’s provide patient education on chemotherapy regimens and side effects.

Locations:
** Banner University of Arizona Cancer Center at 3838 N. Campbell Ave
**** Satellite Clinic at W Orange Grove.
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* Schedule:

Full Time position 36-40 hours per week  or . Monday – Friday with varied days off during the week. Weekend hours are  on Saturdays  Sundays on call. One weekend day per monthly schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY  This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.
CORE FUNCTIONS  
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are.

Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.

Promotes continuity of care by…