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Infusion Oncology Rn Per-Diem
Company | New England Cancer Specialists |
Address | , Portsmouth, 03801, Nh |
Employment type | OTHER |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-06-28 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
NECS is currently seeking an experienced Infusion Oncology RN to join our fast-paced practice in a Per-Diem The successful Infusion Oncology RN may be called into service in our Portsmouth, NH or Kennebunk, ME locations to cover staffing gaps as needed. Candidate will posses their Chemo/Bio Card through ONS. The Infusion Oncology RN is a critical part of our fast-paced outpatient Treatment Room, dedicated to direct patient care for our Hematology/Oncology patients requiring infusion services. The RN will administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy drugs as well as non-oncology infusions in accordance with established guidelines. They will work within a collaborative team including Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Nurse Navigators in carrying out the day to day aspects of clinical operations.
NECS is a private medical practice composed of 13 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from 5 different locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference. We are proud to be an adult oncology member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.
Please submit a cover letter and resume
Job Duties:
- Operate infusion pumps.
- Other duties as assigned. Must be willing to travel and work at satellite offices if the need arises.
- Delivers chemotherapy in accordance with prescribed protocols and NECS guidelines.
- Assist Physicians; conduct patient assessments.
- Maintain patient care standards and assures that patient care functions, such as assessment, treatment and documentation are completed safely and effectively.
- Provides recommendations on practice clinical policies and processes to practice Directors.
- Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol.
- Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
- Evaluates lab data in conjunction with the provider to provide appropriate care to the patient.
- Coordinates patient care responsibilities within the scope of the practice for licensed and unlicensed health care providers.
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomy in accordance with physician orders.
- Works collaboratively with the Clinical Research, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Business Office, HR, and Genetic departments.
- Demonstrates respect for life, dignity, and rights of all persons.
- Draw blood from ports, central lines, and peripheral IV access. Perform other procedures as needed.
- Follows established oncology protocols to maintain clean and safe working environments. Safeguards self and others against the hazards of toxic drugs dispose of hazardous waste according to the approved protocol.
- Provides patient education at chairside regarding therapies patient is receiving.
- Ensures the smooth execution of all practice nursing policies, procedures, and systems.
- Calculates/verifies AUC dosing, CrCl, IVIG dosing.
- Helps to ensure that resources, supplies, and materials are available.
- Incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
- Demonstrates respect for life, dignity, and rights of all persons.
- Ensures the smooth execution of all practice nursing policies, procedures, and systems.
- Other duties as assigned. Must be willing to travel and work at satellite offices if the need arises.
- Performs injections and IV therapy (IV starts, PICC line/Port Access) utilizing accepted techniques.
- Evaluates side effects and toxicities of therapy and provide for their management.
- Maintains open and effective communication with all physicians, employees, and vendors.
Monday-Friday work-week, no nights.
Weekends: Periodic: this position is required to join the weekend rotation in Portsmouth NH 1 weekend every two months.
Travel: Candidate will be scheduled to work in one location per day but have the flexibility to work in both our Portsmouth NH and Kennebunk ME locations
Experience and Skills:
- Two Plus years of Infusion required.
- Hematology/Oncology experience preferred.
- Compact Licensed Nurse within the State of Maine or State of NH required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
- Two years plus of nursing professional experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing strongly preferred.
- ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification required
Job Benefits:
This position is not benefits eligible
From: New England Cancer Specialists
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