Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology Infusion, Per diem

New London Hospital•New London, NH

61d

About The Position

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical: Coordinates patient care with providers, as appropriate. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards. Triages patient calls and documents in the medical record. Oncology Clinic Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of oncology patients. Administers anti-neoplastic agents and other medications adhering to NLH guidelines. Assists physician with the examination/evaluation of oncology/infusion patients. Provides patient resources as needed, including but not limited to referrals for social services and other needs related to treatment. Administrative # Clerical: Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures related to the care of patients receiving specialty services. Maintains accurate records on each patient. Assists in registering new patients, scheduling appointments and follow-ups on missed appointments, as necessary. Assists in the preparation of operational and capital budgets for the oncology clinic. Prepares patient education. Coordinates patient prescription refills. Oncology Clinic Documents assessments, plan of care, treatment and response to nursing care for oncology/infusion patients. #Clinic Maintenance: Keeps patient care areas clean and neat. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. Oncology Clinic Ensures that equipment is in working condition and good repair, reporting concerns as necessary.

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care with providers, as appropriate.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards.
Triages patient calls and documents in the medical record.
Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of oncology patients.
Administers anti-neoplastic agents and other medications adhering to NLH guidelines.
Assists physician with the examination/evaluation of oncology/infusion patients.
Provides patient resources as needed, including but not limited to referrals for social services and other needs related to treatment.
Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures related to the care of patients receiving specialty services.
Maintains accurate records on each patient.
Assists in registering new patients, scheduling appointments and follow-ups on missed appointments, as necessary.
Assists in the preparation of operational and capital budgets for the oncology clinic.
Prepares patient education.
Coordinates patient prescription refills.
Documents assessments, plan of care, treatment and response to nursing care for oncology/infusion patients.
Keeps patient care areas clean and neat.
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
Ensures that equipment is in working condition and good repair, reporting concerns as necessary.