Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion

American Oncology Network•The Woodlands, TX

3d•$25 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves safely and accurately administering chemotherapeutic agents to patients according to physician orders and ONS standards. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for ongoing patient assessment, thorough documentation in OncoEMR, and ensuring appropriate charges are captured. The position also includes patient and family education regarding medications, side effects, and treatment plans, as well as telephone triage for patient inquiries. Additional duties involve assisting with inventory and restocking of medical supplies, managing medications via Nucleus, and attending mandatory meetings. The nurse must maintain patient confidentiality and may be expected to assist in training new employees. The role requires adherence to all federal and state laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of employment, with experience in IV therapy.
Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital is required.
The ability to assess patient needs and conditions is essential.
Must have strong critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Current CPR & BLS certifications are required.
Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
Valid Driver’s license, in state of residency, for travel to clinics.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents to patients as ordered by Company physicians, using ONS standards and guidelines.
Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and HRS guidelines.
Responsible for ongoing patient assessment.
Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients.
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for the appropriate administration of all medications.
Follow the Company’s I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
Act as moderator/instructor for chemotherapy classes as needed.
Educate patients and (when appropriate), family about medications, side effects, and planned treatment course.
Interact with patients and families in a caring, professional manner.
Telephone triage, including prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent, and responding accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
Assisting with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon.
Recommend purchase of new items as needed.
Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
Have working knowledge of dispensing medications via Nucleus.
Able to perform cycle count.
Restock medications within the appropriate time frame.
Enters all appropriate patient charges into Nucleus.
Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings.
Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
Expected to work at any Company location to help meet the Company’s business needs.
Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
Adheres to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.