Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Chevy Chase
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse
Overview
Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an
exceptional Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team. This
position provides infusion therapy for our oncology patients in a
fast paced, team environment. Ideal candidate will utilize their
critical thinking and focus on caring for our patients receiving
infusion therapies. IV skills are crucial for success in this role
and having prior oncology experience is a plus. This individual
must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring
positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team
that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting
the patient first, we want to hear from you! While some experience
is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore
oncology care.
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift Day, no nights or weekends!
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Chevy Chase, MD
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under
the direction and supervision of a physician.
* Assists physician with exams and procedures.
* Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of
exam rooms.
* Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not
limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and
initiates appropriate action.
* Completes all chemotherapy charge forms. Assures
pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior
to administration of therapies.
* Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and
maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of
pump usage.
* Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing
labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and
consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and
symptom management.
* Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains
central lines catheter devices.
* Administers all medications/blood products using correct
medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and
technique.
* Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of
chemotherapy, medications and blood products, to include, but not
limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion
devices.
* Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and
provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of
the pump at home.
* Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and
medication administration in the patient chart.
* Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to
the physician.
* Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee
slips.
* Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants.
* Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant
information in the patient's chart.
* Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other
instructional material.
* Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to
patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
* Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy
telephone line and records the information in the patient
chart.
* Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as
needed.
* Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents,
biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with
a blood borne pathogen.
* Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Associates in Nursing degree from an accredited program for
professional nursing education; BSN strongly preferred
* Able to onboard new RN"s but three (3) years nursing experience
preferred
* Current RN state license with the Maryland State Board of
Nursing; Current OCN certification preferred
* Current CPR/BLS certification
* Must maintain continuing education requirements
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including
handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and
eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive
periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up
to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal
range.
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