About this opportunity
GBMC HealthCare lists this RN Outpatient Infusion and Cancer Center - Full-time - Days opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Under general supervision and in consultation with the responsible medical oncologist and/or advanced practitioner, is responsible for coordinating, managing and communicating the plan of treatment to patients and their families. Specifically, the nurse assists in communications with patients, triages patients and patient issues, performs symptom management and teaches patients regarding their disease process and treatment. In addition, the nurse collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team and utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost effective changes to clinical practice.
Education
Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Licensures/Certifications
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course
Experience
ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy provider card preferred, but not mandatory
Skills
Infusion experience and outpatient experience preferred, but not mandatory
Interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records
Ability to assess, triage and document medical information pertinent to the oncology patient
Skill in oral and written communication to address patient/family and staff concerns
Demonstrated skill in problem solving using available resources in innovative ways
Interpersonal relationship skills in order to communicate effectively with the oncology care team
Computer and personal productivity skills to enable effective use of e-mail, the Internet, and word processing packages
Principles Duties And Responsibilities
Utilization of Nursing Process
Assessment.
Assesses patients prior to administration of any therapy or treatment by doing the following:
Utilizing physical assessment skills and interview techniques
Reviewing pertinent laboratory results
Reviewing results and grading side effects related to treatment by using the NCI-CTC scale
Compiles database and documents in a thorough manner, included (but not limited to): assessment, NCI-CTC toxicity criteria, pain assessment, falls assessment, medication reconciliation, education, distress, etc.
Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
Planning.
Initiates and updates plan of care for patient at each visit
Provides patient and family members with information and support, coordinating all aspects of care
Educates patient and family on treatment plan (to include new drugs and side effects), schedule for treatment, information about labs and follow-up visits, Rx medications, when to call the office and what number to call, etc.
Documents initial new patient education sessions in the education assessment flowsheet and chemo education flowsheets addressing all elements. Documents any reiteration of initial education, and ongoing in the progress note
Implementation.
Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through documentation in the EMR.
Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
Provides caring, individual attention, compassion, and empathy to patients and their families
Provides patient and family members with information and support, coordinating all aspects of care
Patient Care Coordination
Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.
Communicates with other oncology team members and the front desk staff regarding wait times by using direct communication and through the use of the office chat room
Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family, and visitors
Works closely with clinical trials nurses to ensure appropriate things are done when a patient in on a study
Teaching and Quality Improvement
Identifies unit, staff, and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resource when needed
Helps maintain unit supplies by re-stocking at the end of each day. Notifies unit personnel responsible for ordering when items get low.
Participates in the LDM process for the Cancer Institute.
Maintains the “environment of care” by cleaning chairs and pumps between each patient and at the end of the shift
Participates in performance improvement at the unit level, which includes identifying areas for improvement and contributing to the solutions needed to fix them
Reports near misses, errors, etc., in Quantros
Completes all documentation in a timely manner, by the end of the shift
Completes patient bulling in a thorough, accurate manner by the end of the shift
Practices good customer service skills and provides service recovery when needed.
All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC Values
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
Pay Range
$39.80 - $66.26
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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