Registered Nurse - Pediatric Infusion

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides care to patients within the Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, using clinical skills and equipment and the electronic medical record system to optimize patient care. Coordinates care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to support appropriate use of clinical and community resources. Assesses patients’ readiness to learn, selects appropriate education materials, and evaluates the effectiveness of patient education. Refers questions outside the role’s scope or responsibility to the appropriate individual. Supports oncology-specific treatment, including symptom management, mixing chemotherapy treatments, and administering chemotherapy as requested. Maintains clinical competence and demonstrates proficiency with network quality improvement initiatives. Provides phone advice and responds to patient inquiries, and performs selected administrative functions that support patient care delivery and office responsibilities.

The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in the Children’s Cancer Center. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on varied days, with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of experience in pediatric acute care or one year of experience with pediatric outpatient RN infusion.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), State of Pennsylvania, within 30 days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), State of Pennsylvania, within 30 days.
• Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology RN (CPHON), ONCC, State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license, State of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), PNCB, State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to ensure appropriate use of clinical and community resources.
• Assess patient readiness to learn, ensure education materials are appropriate, and evaluate the effectiveness of patient education.
• Refer questions outside the role’s scope or responsibility to the appropriate individual.
• Support oncology-specific treatment, including symptom management, mixing chemotherapy treatments, and administering chemotherapy as requested.
• Maintain clinical competence and demonstrate proficiency with network quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide phone advice to patients and respond to patient inquiries.
• Perform selected administrative functions supporting patient care delivery and administrative office responsibilities.
• Provide care within the Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, using clinical skills, equipment, and the electronic medical record system to optimize patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level