Registered Nurse - Pediatric Infusion

Spectrum Healthcare Resources•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Registered Nurse - Pediatric Infusion at Naval Medical Center San Diego in California. This position offers full-time services to be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 and 2000 hours. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break. In no instance will the Healthcare Worker (HCW) be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period. This role offers the opportunity to care for our Military men and women.

Requirements

Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma from a Nursing Program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
As an alternative to the education requirements in the basic contract, the HCW may be a graduate of a state accredited Pediatric Specific Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Provider Program such as the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses course, and current Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse Certification and two years demonstrated clinical experience in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing, vascular access and central line care and maintenance.
Possess and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and APHON Chemo certification.
Recertification may be obtained through NMCSD.
Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice as a clinic nurse in any state, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or US Virgin Islands.

Responsibilities

Maintains certification and competencies for the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents to pediatric patients.
Demonstrates proficiency in the administration and disposal of these agents.
Proficient in venipuncture and maintaining intravascular access.
Possesses thorough knowledge, proficiency and technical ability in the use of parenteral equipment and intravenous therapy.
Knowledge and understanding of common intravenous drugs and chemotherapy/biotherapy agents including indications, pharmacologic properties, contraindications, dosing, anticipated side effects, potential complications and antidote therapy, incompatibilities, treatment modalities such as site selection and psychologic implications.