Collaborative RN Registered Nurse - AHN Cancer Institute - Allegheny General Hospital - Full-Time

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care by managing complex care of treatment and clinic patients. Working closely with healthcare teams, this job will ensure the safe and effective management of oncology patients including the management of treatment related side effects, chemotherapy side effects, and symptom management. This role will provide complex care coordination, as well as providing care and management for non-oncology patients with complex care needs. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Administer intravenous therapies: Execute the safe administration of intravenous therapies following established protocols and guidelines. (40%) Monitor patients during infusion therapy: Assess patients for any adverse reactions or complications, ensuring a secure and monitored environment. (20%) Collaborate with healthcare professionals: Work with physicians and other team members to develop and implement patient care plans, contributing to a collaborative healthcare approach. (10%) Ensure compliance and safety: Adhere to infection control practices and safety standards during all aspects of patient care to maintain a secure healthcare environment. Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of advancements in infusion therapy and healthcare practices. (10%) Educate patients and families: Provide thorough education on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care techniques to enhance patient understanding and engagement. (10%) Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure meticulous record-keeping of infusion details and patient responses to uphold comprehensive patient documentation. (10%) Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing / BSN
• Experience in IV Therapy
• Experience in Oncology
• Experience in Chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Ambulatory care
• Infusion Therapy Certification

Responsibilities

• Administer intravenous therapies: Execute the safe administration of intravenous therapies following established protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor patients during infusion therapy: Assess patients for any adverse reactions or complications, ensuring a secure and monitored environment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals: Work with physicians and other team members to develop and implement patient care plans, contributing to a collaborative healthcare approach.
• Ensure compliance and safety: Adhere to infection control practices and safety standards during all aspects of patient care to maintain a secure healthcare environment. Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of advancements in infusion therapy and healthcare practices.
• Educate patients and families: Provide thorough education on infusion therapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care techniques to enhance patient understanding and engagement.
• Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure meticulous record-keeping of infusion details and patient responses to uphold comprehensive patient documentation.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees