Outpatient Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) to join their nursing team. UMMC is a Magnet® designated Academic Medical Center located in downtown Baltimore. This Outpatient Infusion Nurse position is based at the Stoler Pavilion, where the clinic operates 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Full-time employees work four 10-hour shifts per week. The role involves administering a wide range of treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, electrolyte replacements, hormonal therapies, and other infusion treatments for patients with hematologic and solid tumor malignancies. Responsibilities include close patient monitoring, managing side effects, patient education, and providing compassionate care. The team will be part of innovative cancer care within the new Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine.

Requirements

12 months of nursing experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year
Member of a professional organization
Demonstrated ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Administering a wide range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, electrolyte replacements, hormonal therapies, and other infusion treatments and supportive care for patients with hematologic and solid tumor malignancies.
Close monitoring of patients.
Managing side effects.
Patient education.
Providing compassionate care to individuals undergoing cancer and related treatments.
Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty.
Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.
Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level.
Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.