Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion

American Oncology Network•The Woodlands, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion will safely and accurately mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents to patients as ordered by Company physicians, following ONS standards and guidelines. This role involves the accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste per OSHA and HRS guidelines, and ongoing patient assessment. Documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered, ensuring appropriate charges are captured, and adherence to the Company’s I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter are critical. The nurse will also act as a moderator/instructor for chemotherapy classes, educate patients and families about medications, side effects, and treatment plans, and interact with patients and families in a caring, professional manner. Responsibilities include telephone triage, prioritizing calls and messages, and responding appropriately. Additionally, the role involves assisting with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, recommending new items, and stocking supplies in storage areas. A working knowledge of dispensing medications via Nucleus, performing cycle counts, restocking medications, and entering patient charges into Nucleus is required. The nurse must attend annual Safety/OSHA training meetings and all mandatory staff meetings, maintaining patient and employee information confidentiality. They will also assist in training new employees and may be expected to work at any Company location to meet business needs. Compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law, as well as adherence to Company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Plan, are mandatory.

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.
Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and HRS guidelines.
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.
Prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies, and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent.
Respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
Assist 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.
Will be 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.