Registered Nurse Oncology

International SOS Government Medical Services•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon award of contract Assess, monitor, and manage patients receiving chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy, including evaluation of physiological, psychological, emotional, and age-specific needs. Administer antineoplastic and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with provider orders, Veterans Affairs policies, and Oncology Nursing Society guidelines. Monitor patients for infusion reactions, adverse events, and changes in condition; initiate appropriate emergency interventions and promptly notify providers. Access, manage, and maintain venous access devices including peripheral intravenous lines, peripherally inserted central catheters, implanted ports (Port-A-Cath), and other vascular access devices. Perform venipuncture, blood transfusions, administration of high-alert medications, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and other prescribed therapies within the Infusion Suite. Interpret laboratory values relevant to oncology and infusion care and integrate findings into patient care. Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care. Document all assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient education in the Veterans Affairs Computerized Patient Record System and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective patient care. Maintain compliance with Veterans Affairs infection control standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy rules, and information security policies. Participate in required Veterans Affairs orientation, competency validation, ongoing training, and annual mandatory education. Provide coverage for scheduled Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays as required. Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a United States state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, as required for emergency response.
Completion of the Oncology Nursing Society Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration Course (minimum requirement).
Minimum of two years of recent experience (within the last six months) performing chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy administration in an infusion clinic or infusion suite.
Must possess at least two years of direct patient care within the last three years as a Chemo Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated competency in oncology and infusion nursing practice.
Proficiency in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration and safe handling of hazardous drugs.
Competency in managing infusion reactions and medical emergencies.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation certification is preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and manage patients receiving chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy, including evaluation of physiological, psychological, emotional, and age-specific needs.
Administer antineoplastic and immunotherapy treatments in accordance with provider orders, Veterans Affairs policies, and Oncology Nursing Society guidelines.
Monitor patients for infusion reactions, adverse events, and changes in condition; initiate appropriate emergency interventions and promptly notify providers.
Access, manage, and maintain venous access devices including peripheral intravenous lines, peripherally inserted central catheters, implanted ports (Port-A-Cath), and other vascular access devices.
Perform venipuncture, blood transfusions, administration of high-alert medications, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and other prescribed therapies within the Infusion Suite.
Interpret laboratory values relevant to oncology and infusion care and integrate findings into patient care.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care.
Document all assessments, interventions, treatments, and patient education in the Veterans Affairs Computerized Patient Record System and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture.
Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, coordinated, and effective patient care.
Maintain compliance with Veterans Affairs infection control standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy rules, and information security policies.
Participate in required Veterans Affairs orientation, competency validation, ongoing training, and annual mandatory education.
Provide coverage for scheduled Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays as required.
Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.