BMT Oncology Infusion Nurse

The Oncology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 8 hours (7:30-3:30) and then 2 10 hour shifts during the week. Location: Westwood Medical Pavilion - West.

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation to determine the diagnosis or issues; Performs primary and secondary patient assessments and documents in the medical record accurately and timely; Documents changes and omissions of the identified plan; Communicates systematic report to other care providers; Coordinates care delivery and utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care; Demonstrates knowledge and skill in all aspects of IV therapy and hydration; Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment; Evaluates and documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes; Identifies expected interventions and outcomes for an individualized plan of care and communicates effectively with patient, family and other team members; Implements the plan of care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner; Manages patient care based on knowledge of cancer, cancer treatment, and side effects of such treatment; Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care; Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision; Infusion/Treatment Depts: demonstrates knowledge and skills in chemotherapy/biotherapy and blood products; Radiation Oncology Depts: demonstrates knowledge of radiation therapies and procedures, including side effect and symptom management, and ability to triage patients and coordinate with provider to ensure care needs are met; Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

High School Graduate; Associate Degree Nursing, must complete BSN within 5 years of hire; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State, must have current active multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state in which you live; Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026

Nice to have

Bachelor Degree Nursing; 1 or more years med surg/acute care; 1 or more years oncology experience; Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Certification preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments

Benefits

Weekend Premium