RN Infusion

Responsibilities

• Oncology Consultants - Medical Center CCO Office Hiring Range: $66,424.00 - $100,756.00 Job Description Summary: Provides safe, accurate and efficient patient care, including but not limited to: patient assessment, review of labs and vital signs, medication safety, dose verification, and drug administration.
• Follows all Job Breakdown Instructions (JBIs) associated with role.
• Provides triage care when necessary.
• Communicates patient condition effectively to multidisciplinary team members.
• Safely and accurately administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, supportive care, and non-oncologic agents to patients as ordered by providers.
• Will use Oncology Nurse’s Society (ONS) standards and guidelines.
• Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and NIOSH guidelines.
• Responsible for new and ongoing patient education, continual patient assessment, and support.
• Thorough, accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of treatment rendered to patients.
• Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications and activities.
• Will follow proper patient identification per JBI for all patient encounters.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications, side effects and planned treatment course.
• Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
• Includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent.
• Must respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
• Includes assisting with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, recommend purchase of new items as needed.
• Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
• Complete annual required safety and nursing trainings.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
• Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Assist in training new employees related to job duties according to JBIs.
• Will be expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs on an as-needed basis, within reasonable expectations.
• Will also be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
• Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.

Requirements

• Education : Nursing Degree Certifications/Licenses : Unencumbered RN License in state of employment or multi-state license Current CPR and BLS certifications Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed Previous Experience (including minimum years of experience) : Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital setting Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
• Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Good command of the English language.
• Second language is an asset but not required.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.

EMR Travel

Standard Core Workdays/Hours : Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required, and weekend shifts based on location hours and operational needs. #AONN