Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Oncology Infusion Float II - Per Diem

Utilizing the nursing process, provides ongoing care according to the age specific and specialty specific care needs of the patient. Assesses educational needs and provides teaching and counseling to the patient and their family. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Administers medications if assigned to infusion center setting, including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics and other intravenous medications. Performs central venous access device management. Provides telephone consultation/triage and care coordination. Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records.

Responsibilities

Providing ongoing care according to the age-specific and specialty-specific care needs of the patient; Assessing educational needs and providing teaching and counseling to the patient and family; Integrating health promotion and preventive aspects of care; Anticipating and recognizing changes in a patient's status and need for care; Administering medications including chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics and other intravenous medications; Performing central venous access device management; Performing transfusion of blood products and therapeutic phlebotomy; Providing telephone consultation/triage and care coordination; Maintaining accurate clinical and patient records; Assisting in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities; Following published policies and procedures; Taking ownership of one's professional development in the specialty

Requirements

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months; ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card/Certificate within 30 days of hire; Associate's Degree in Nursing; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a clinical setting that includes experiences in specialty; Ability to work independently and make sound judgments; Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written); Exceptional customer service skills; Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions; Ability to work with diverse patient populations; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions

Nice to have

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Provider Card/Certificate preferred upon hire; OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) preferred for oncology departments; CRNI (Certified Registered Nurse Infusion) for non-chemotherapy infusion settings; BSN Preferred

Benefits

Additional hourly float differential provided after orientation