RN Oncology Clinic-Infusion Center
On-siteBeavercreek, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Conduct chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy treatments while managing central lines and assessing port function. Perform ongoing patient assessments before, during, and after administration; recognize oncologic emergencies and intervene appropriately. Serve as an advocate for patients and families during crisis, interacting timely with staff and the interdisciplinary team. Document all contacts in the EMR, retrieve orders, and schedule treatments. Instruct patients on medications, treatment plans, and aftercare while identifying learning needs. Maintain professional behavior and a calm environment for cancer treatment. Requires Ohio RN license, BLS, and ACLS certifications within six months of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
- Bachelor of Science in nursing is preferred (must be completed within 5 years of hire)
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification required within six months of hire
- ONS chemotherapy and Biotherapy administration certification (or obtained within 6months of hire if working in an infusion center)
- Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance to Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy guidelines and able to administer these agents in accordance with ONS guidelines. (if hired to an infusion center)
Desired Qualifications
- Responsible for knowledge of drugs/chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy treatments and procedures provided.
- Central line management and assessment of port function.
- Ongoing patient assessment prior to, during and following administration of treatment.
- Able to ascertain patient symptoms in relation patient's regimen and other oncologic modalities of treatment.
- Able to assess and recognize oncologic emergencies and intervene appropriately.
- Serve as an advocate for patients and their families in relation to their cancer treatment & diagnosis.
- Able to interact appropriately with patients and families who are in times of crisis.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff members and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Able to utilize the oncology Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for all charting, charging, retrieval of orders, scheduling, etc.
- Identifies learning needs/style of patients and families and provides the appropriate education to them.
- Maintains a highly professional and positive attitude and behavior towards patients, families and staff.
- Inputs, retrieves and interprets data from patient chart/ EMR in a timely manner.
- Follows up promptly on patient concerns and questions.
- Instructs patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans and aftercare instructions.
- Provides a calm and understanding environment in which the patient can receive cancer treatment resulting in a positive experience.
- OCN certification preferred
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