Outpatient Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at the Stoler Pavilion at UMMC. The clinic operates 7 days a week, with hours from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Full-time employees work four 10-hour shifts per week. As an Outpatient Infusion Nurse, you will be responsible for 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. This role involves close monitoring of patients, managing side effects, patient education, and providing compassionate care to individuals undergoing cancer and related treatments. Nursing at UMMC: Be part of something groundbreaking. The team members we hire today will open the doors to innovative cancer care inside our new, state-of-the-art Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine. Join the team that’s #BuiltToBeatCancer. Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Requirements

Greater than 12 months experience.
Competent in the skills/knowledge required.
Fully participate in unit governance.
Practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter.
Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation.
Current on all mandatory classes/training.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year
Member of a professional organization

Responsibilities

Administering a wide range of treatments, including: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Blood products, Electrolyte replacements, Hormonal therapies, 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.