Registered Nurse - Infusion
Brandywine, MD
Pay From: $45 per hour
MUST:
The Registered Nurse must have:
BSN degree with at least one (1) years nursing experience
Current OCN certification preferred
Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer. Registered Nurse state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
Current CPR certification required
Must maintain continuing education requirements
DUTIES:
Mixes and administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician
Assists physician with exams and procedures
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes
Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols
Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures
Completes all chemotherapy charge forms
Assures preauthorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique
Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, medications and blood products, to include, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices
Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home
Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart
Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician
Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips
Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patients chart
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material
Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary
Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen
Maintains patient confidentiality
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .