Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Follows orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant

• Administer chemotherapeutic agents

• Administer IV infusions including iron, hydration, and other injectable medications

• Assess lab results and vital signs

• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents following all safety standards including closed system access devices

• Prepare all medications following manufacturer guidelines

• Obtain vascular access via Peripheral IV, A-port or PICC line

• Patient education on discharge/post treatment

• Monitor and evaluate patients throughout infusion

• Draws blood for lab draws via peripherally or by venous access device

• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy per order

• Phone triage

• Adheres to all the regulatory requirements and professional standards such as ONS and QOPI safety standards as applicable to the specific area of nursing practice

• Performs nursing assessment that includes the holistic needs of each patient with consideration of his/her physiological, psychological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. Includes the patient and family and/or support system in the planning and delivery of care

• Ensures that patient safety is a priority goal in the delivery of healthcare

• Provides direct patient care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the plan of nursing intervention is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment plan

• Administers medications, IV fluids in a safe and efficient manner following established policies and procedures

• Demonstrates knowledge of and indications for dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions of medication

• Provides health education/teaching for patients, their families, and/or designated significant others

• Confers with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team regarding condition of patients and/or any unusual events or problems to ensure continuity of care

• Schedules patient appointments for treatment to include but not limited to, chemotherapy infusion, iron infusion, hydration, injections, etc.

• Adheres to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct

• Protects patient’s privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers.

• Demonstrates an understanding of and is compliant with HIPAA regulations. Can define own level of access for minimum necessary requirements

• Complies with and is knowledgeable of Institute and department policies/procedures and standards of care

• Completes and maintains certification for the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course

• Acquires and/or maintains the necessary education and skills required to address competencies

• Attends/completes required mandatory in-services on an annual basis

• Attends education programs offered which have relevance to the special needs of assigned patient population, new products, equipment, policies/procedures, and clinical care

• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops

• Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned

Requirements

Education/

Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience (preferred) or similar experience

• Experience with EMR software (Medent/Onco/Allscripts/Soarian)

• Must have knowledge of Windows and Office software

Certifications/Licenses

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

• OCN Certification preferred

• BLS required