Registered Nurse RN - Chemo Infusion

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

17h•$47 - $80

About The Position

As the Chemotherapy Nurse this nurse provides direct and indirect patient services to Chemotherapy patients. He/she will need to efficiently communicate with Chemotherapy Physicians and NPs, Nurse Manager, and Co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition, and policy/procedure updates. This nurse should be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient and unit conditions to ensure safe and quality patient care. This role includes administrative functions, teaching, triage, counseling, supervision, delegation and expertise in administrating chemotherapy medications and treatment as prescribed by accredited physicians/NPs. RN is responsible for initiating the computerized Plan of Care/Standard of Care on admission and caring for that plan. Participates in performance improvement plan of the organization.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Evidence of continuing education is appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
At least one year of acute care or medical/surgical nursing.
Current RN license in the State of Oregon.
ACLS.
ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Previous Oncology Experience.
Oncology Nursing Certification or be prepared to obtain ideally within 3 years of date of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Accept responsibility for the direction, control, planning, of an activity.
Make evaluations and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Work independently.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, grief, or trauma.
Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
Incorporating guest relations in daily activities.
Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.