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Job description
Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing care according to age‑specific and specialty‑specific needs.
Assess educational needs and provide teaching and counseling to the patient and their family.
Integrate health promotion and preventive aspects of care.
Assess social determinants of health that could impact care and coordinate resources (e.g., navigation, social work).
Assume primary responsibility for patient caseloads within the specialty area.
Anticipate and recognize changes in a patient's status and need for care.
Determine priorities of patient care based on patient needs and the treatment plan.
Provide ongoing assessment of patient response to services and apply interventions as appropriate.
Update and revise care plans as needed.
Communicate with physicians and other providers to confirm, correlate, and update the patient’s plan of care, and provide status updates on a regular basis.
Coordinate care in alignment with specialty care of the patient (e.g., coordination of oral chemotherapy plans in an oncology setting).
Administer medications (chemotherapy, biologic therapies, antibiotics, and other intravenous medications) if assigned to the infusion center setting.
Perform central venous access device management, transfusion of blood products, and therapeutic phlebotomy per guidelines and policies.
Provide telephone consultation/triage and care coordination to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and policies.
Maintain accurate clinical and patient records according to system policies and state/federal guidelines.
Assist in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.
Follow published policies and procedures and monitor changes or additions regularly.
Take ownership of professional development in the specialty and continually strive to advance knowledge and practice.
Attend or coordinate department and/or site level shared governance activities, journal clubs, Grand Rounds, and share acquired knowledge with leaders and team members to elevate quality of care.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire.
OntheOncology Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy (ONS/ONCC) certificate within 30 days of hire (preferred upon hire).
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred for oncology departments; Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) preferred for non‑chemotherapy infusion settings.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a clinical setting that includes specialty experience.
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.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
May be exposed to cytotoxic and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
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, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand‑manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Compensation
Hourly pay range: $35.50 - $53.25 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
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