Oncology Infusion RN Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health•Waterford, CT

10h

About The Position

Provides clinical services and leadership in coordinating and managing patients. The staff nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures, serving as a link between the patient, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and medical infusion.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.
BLS certification is required.
Must successfully complete the ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course and obtain OCN within one year of hire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be emotionally prepared to care for chronically or terminally ill patients and their families.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred, or currently matriculating.
A minimum of two years of medical-surgical, oncology, or infusion experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and document patient health status and identify health care needs.
Evaluate laboratory values, notify physicians of abnormalities, and assess the continuation of medication.
Instruct patients and families about the disease process and self-care measures to minimize side effects.
Verify chemotherapy orders according to protocol and validate drug dosages. Demonstrate knowledge of central venous access devices and their maintenance, mechanical controlling devices, blood and blood component therapy, blood transfusion, autologous donor selection and collection, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Administer physician-ordered intravenous infusions and injections according to established policies and procedures. Assess intravenous therapy needs and insert an appropriate vascular access device.
Schedule pre- and post-treatment testing to support recognition of disease state, treatment plans, and toxicities. Communicate with patients about laboratory data, rescheduling, and follow-up care coordination.
Reassess patients and work with physicians to manage treatment-related side effects.
Provide counseling and crisis intervention, in conjunction with social work and pastoral care, to help patients adapt to and cope with changing health needs.
Coordinate discharge planning for home care needs, including home health assistance, physical and occupational therapies, equipment, and hospice services.
Pursue professional growth for self and others, attend in-service education programs, precept new staff, and serve as charge nurse when assigned.
Work with the Patient Care Manager and Clinical Research Coordinator to collect and maintain protocol information, data, and documentation; ensure research protocols are applied appropriately and study patients are monitored and reported as required.
Encourage and participate in multidisciplinary consultation, tumor conferences, and health care teams.
Document care according to policies and procedures to support accurate patient charges.
Identify clinical or professional issues appropriate for nursing research or performance improvement initiatives and help keep the program up to date.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.
Delegate and direct tasks assigned to Patient Care Assistants, HUCs, Medical Assistants, and students, and follow up on assigned tasks.