Mixes chemotherapy and Administer Chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direct supervision of a physician
Performs assessments on patients
Participates in activities to plan, measure assess and improve the quality of patient care
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance
Draws blood via port catheter or PICC line
Educates patients and their families about chemotherapy side effects
Encourages new chemo patients and families to utilize See Your Chart Portal
Schedules chemotherapy, hydration, injections and bone marrows in the EMR
Follows company process for billing verification before administering any medications
Monitors Coumadin levels and patient education
Completes patient documentation on a timely manner
Maintains clean work environment at all times
Patient Allergy verification
Maintains skills, knowledge and currency in administration of chemotherapy.
Attends meetings for continuing education to maintain currency of nursing license.
Assists the Charge Nurse with daily operations
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients through technology methods
Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively
Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations
Ability to multitask efficiently
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
