Part Time Registered Nurse RN, Infusion Services

Part Time Registered Nurse RN, Infusion Services at Optum summary:
This part-time Registered Nurse position in Infusion Services involves providing specialized nursing care to oncology and non-oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, biotherapy, and supportive treatments. The role requires administering medications, monitoring patient status, managing vascular access devices, and educating patients and caregivers. The nurse must adhere to safety protocols, document care in the EMR, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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Position Details:

• Primary

Location:

24 Newton Street, Southborough, Massachusetts,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Secondary

Location:

5 Neponset Street, Worcester, MA,Alternating Monday or Friday)

• Department:
Infusion Services

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Schedule:

Part time, 32 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM
This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
This position is responsible for the effective delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Oversees and directs the care of patients with Hematologic and Oncologic malignancies and non-oncology diagnoses in the outpatient setting. Directs the care of the patient receiving chemotherapy/Biotherapy and supportive treatments in collaboration with the provider and other team members.

Recognizes changes in the patient status, symptomatology and changes in diagnostic studies and respond appropriately.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinical:
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
- Understanding of the care of the cancer patient, principles of chemotherapy/biotherapy, medication classifications, routes of administration and safe handling. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in nursing care across the disease trajectory
- Performs a complete assessment and reassessment on all patients as per policy, including psychosocial, spiritual, emotional and educational needs
- Adequately assess and reassess pain and institute appropriate pain management techniques. Provides ongoing patient and care-giver education regarding pain management
- Prioritize the plan of care as the patient assessment changes using evidence based clinical knowledge
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of antineoplastic therapies and immunotherapies including physical, psychological, and adverse effects
- Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration, rate and timing of delivery, treatment parameters and drug properties, i.e., irritant, vesicant or non-vesicant
- Demonstrates the ability to calculate drug dosage and volume according to patient's age, height, and weight and body surface area
- Demonstrate proficiency in IV therapy, venous access, and central line use and care
- Follows regulations, policies and guidelines for safe handling, administration and disposal of antineoplastic agents. Provides patient protection and post therapy education
- Demonstrates competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as venipuncture, IV insertion, care and maintenance of vascular access devices and declotting of lines
- Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
- Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders and interventions. Meets patient care needs promptly
- Assesses patient and family learning needs, physical and mental abilities and readiness to learn. Able to adapt teaching methods and addresses barriers as appropriate. Documents the education experience and needs to reinforce on subsequent visits
- Demonstrates competency in telephone triage, including…