Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Treatment Center

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The ATC nurse has the competence and competencies regarding all aspects of administering and monitoring a variety of systemic cancer therapies and other injectable infusions to an adult population in the Ambulatory Treatment Center. The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse position is to positively affect patient outcomes by providing, coordinating, and supporting evidence based direct patient care across the continuum of care. The highest quality of patient care and the appropriate use of resources is achieved in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (RN).
None (for experience).
Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160).
All clinical nurses with less than one year of registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.
The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Infusion experience (chemotherapy infusion preferred).
OCN or Chemo/Biotherapy certification is a plus.
Two years of nursing experience; preferably chemotherapy infusion therapy.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
OCN or Chemo/Biotherapy certification

Responsibilities

Infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met.
Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
IV insertion and venous access device management
Accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
Performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration
Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs
Continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects)
Management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions
Minimizing the risk for infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised
Knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur