Oncology Infusion RN
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Unit: Infusion Center
Shift: 8:00am-5:30pm
Status: Full time/80 hours per pay
Facility: Atrium Medical Center
The Oncology Infusion/PICC
Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for
patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and
spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN
functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes
excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the
nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a
diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN
serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN
collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team.
The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing
Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards. As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse
collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the
full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical
symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge
needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may
encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse
is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing
process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion
and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of
disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active
participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in
professional role development activities, including quality assessment and
improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of
research findings. Integrates the
Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into
daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner
sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all
aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV
therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.
Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event
while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or
chemotherapy spill incidents
As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in professional role development activities, including quality assessment and improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of research findings. Integrates the Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration. Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents
The Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards. As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in professional role development activities, including quality assessment and improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of research findings. Integrates the Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration. Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents The Oncology Infusion/PICC
Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for
patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and
spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN
functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes
excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the
nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a
diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN
serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN
collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team.
The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing
Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards. As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse
collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the
full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical
symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge
needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may
encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse
is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing
process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion
and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of
disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active
participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in
professional role development activities, including quality assessment and
improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of
research findings. Integrates the
Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into
daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner
sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all
aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV
therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.
Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event
while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or
chemotherapy spill incidents The Oncology Infusion/PICC
Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for
patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and
spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN
functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes
excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the
nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a
diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN
serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN
collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team.
The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing
Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards. As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse
collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the
full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical
symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge
needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may
encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse
is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing
process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion
and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of
disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active
participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in
professional role development activities, including quality assessment and
improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of
research findings. Integrates the
Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into
daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner
sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all
aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV
therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.
Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event
while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or
chemotherapy spill incidents
The Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who partners with and advocates for patients/families/significant others to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support which impacts patient outcomes in a safe environment. The RN functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence and autonomy in the practice of Nursing. The RN utilizes the nursing process in conjunction with evidence-based principles to care for a diverse caseload of patients within the department scope of service. The RN serves as guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader and sentry. The RN collaborates with and guides care delivered by the inter-professional team. The RN is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics and applicable regulatory standards.
As an Oncology Infusion/PICC Nurse, the oncology nurse collaborates with other cancer care team members to assess and respond to the full impact cancer has on the patient and family, including the physical symptoms, functional limitations, psychosocial disruptions, and knowledge needs associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncology nursing is patient-centered and may encompass individuals, families, groups, and communities. The oncology nurse is accountable for delivering care within the framework of the nursing process. The scope of oncology nursing practice will include health promotion and disease prevention strategies, treatment and related physical care of disease management, psychosocial support, and education for active participation in decision-making. The oncology nurse actively participates in professional role development activities, including quality assessment and improvement, practice evaluation, professional education, collegiality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the review and clinical application of research findings. Integrates the Collaborative Model of Care with a strong focus on patient-centered care into daily practice. Provides care for patients across the life span in a manner sensitive to social, cultural diversity. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, immunotherapy administration, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration. Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required:
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree:
§ Area of study or major:
§ Preferred educational qualifications:
§ Position specific testing requirement:
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§ Valid Ohio RN license
§ Current CPR certification required at the time of hire.
§ Fundamentals of Administration
§ Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification or must obtain within 6 months
§ OCN certification – must obtain within 1 year of eligibility
§ ACLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required:
Prior job title or occupational experience:
Prior specific functional responsibilities:
Preferred experience:
Other experience requirements:
Knowledge/Skills
- Must be able to multitask with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
- Basic computer knowledge
- Strong organization skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills