Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse - Chesapeake Urology Associates
Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse - Chesapeake Urology Associates
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Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse
Chesapeake Urology Associates
Towson MD
JOB DETAILS
Occupation:Infusion Nurse
Specialty:Medical Oncology
Clinic Location: Towson MD
Employment:Full-Time Non-Exempt
Opportunity:Private Practice Outpatient
Ideal Candidate:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment and will be verified prior to employment
- RN with Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred
- BLS CPR or ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to employment
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
- Competent in venipuncture vascular access and IV infusion skills
- Critical care infusion or oncology nursing experience preferred
- Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years
- Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse is a highly trained medical professional who provides competent compassionate nursing care of the highest standard. This position will be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care including the delivery of IV infusions educating patients about disease and treatment triaging patient calls collaborating with providers and various office/administrative responsibilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols
- Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies
- Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone
- Participates and monitors quality improvement activities
- Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic
- Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record
- Performs assessments of patients functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients families and other health professionals
- Assesses readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education
- Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality safe and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care
- Communicate effectively courteously and professionally with patients physicians vendors employees guests and all others accessing the practice
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent customer service capabilities are required
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Superior leadership problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in commonly used computer software (ex. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Strong math (specifically dosage calculations) and analytical skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
- Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials toxic drugs
- Considerable standing/walking with variable work
- Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods
- Involves standing sitting walking bending stooping and twisting
- Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- May be required to help transfer patient
- Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40lbs
If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity please email your CV to
I look forward to speaking with you!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
