Registered Nurse / Infusion Specialist - Mitchell Cancer Institute at Children's and Women's Hospital
About The Position
USA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse / Infusion Specialist for the Mitchell Cancer Institute at Children's and Women's Hospital. The role supports outpatient hematology/oncology care by assisting physicians with medical management, administering prescribed chemotherapy, monitoring patients during infusions, and providing patient and family education. The nurse also supports clinic procedures, testing, medication procurement and inventory, scheduling, documentation, and compliance with safety and infection-control requirements. The position requires an accredited nursing education, two years of professional nursing experience, an applicable RN license, and certification to administer chemotherapy within 90 days. Comparable combinations of education and experience may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements. Employees in regular positions working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for benefits.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama.
- Two years of professional nursing experience.
- RN licensure in Alabama or compact-state licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), required upon hire.
- Certification to administer chemotherapy within 90 days.
- A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated education and experience requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist oncology physicians in the medical management of outpatients in the Hematology/Oncology clinic.
- Administer chemotherapy as ordered by physicians and monitor patients continuously during infusions for potential reactions, responding promptly to signs of a reaction.
- Assist in obtaining appropriate pre- and post-treatment laboratory tests for treatment and patient evaluation.
- Educate patients and families about illness, therapy, and home care, including distributing pamphlets and handouts.
- Stay familiar with current state-of-the-art and investigational treatment methods through in-services.
- Communicate with pharmaceutical companies and other agencies to procure medications for indigent patients.
- Interact professionally with physicians, patients, and staff.
- Maintain inventories of chemotherapy drugs and supplies, order supplies for restocking, and stay informed about their costs.
- Participate in direct patient care activities.
- Assist physicians with examinations, lumbar punctures, biopsies, and bone marrow procedures performed in the clinic.
- Dispense medications and administer injections as ordered, including controlled substances.
- Perform routine tests, including urinalysis and catheterization.
- Maintain accurate patient records in the chemotherapy area.
- Ensure staff follow established procedures for returning patient calls in a timely manner.
- Schedule and pre-certify tests and procedures; explain them to patients; review laboratory and other diagnostic reports; and advise physicians of abnormalities.
- Call prescriptions to pharmacies as ordered by physicians.
- Schedule appointments with other physicians and departments as requested by physicians.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and Risk Management requirements in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations.
- Complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
- Follow current infection-control and safety standards.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as assigned.
- Provide orientation and training for new staff and foster continuous learning and development.
Benefits
- Employees in a regular position working 20 or more hours per week (0.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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