Registered Nurse
About The Position
We can’t do it without YOU! Do you want your experience, skills, and education to make a meaningful and lasting difference in patients and their families? At Tennessee Cancer Specialists, it is the privilege of our employees to walk with our patients and their families as they move along the journey of fighting cancer. Whether you are working directly with patients in one of our clinics or in a support role, you are an essential part of our mission to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care. Our 300+ employees make up the teams at our 17 different East Tennessee locations. As a Registered Nurse, you will administer, monitor, and document chemotherapy and other infusion treatments for our patients according to treatment plans ordered by our oncology and hematology providers.
Requirements
- Professional nursing degree (BSN preferred).
- Tennessee State Nursing licensure.
- Current BLS certification upon hire.
- At least one year of prior nursing experience.
- Experience performing venipuncture and accessing ports.
- Experience with navigating Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Familiarity with HIPAA, OSHA, and other safety guidelines.
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
- Current RN state license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
- Must maintain continuing education requirements.
- 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.
- In the bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant setting.
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree
- Chemo-Immuno certification
- OCN certification
Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and document chemotherapy and other infusion treatments for our patients according to treatment plans ordered by our oncology and hematology providers.
- Provide education on treatment and emotional support to patients.
- Perform venipuncture and access ports to administer treatment to patients.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, meeting their needs and making them comfortable during a challenging time.
- Serve as a resource for patients and other clinical team members regarding infection treatments.
- Navigate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and other safety guidelines.
- Communicate respectfully and promptly with team members to maintain patient care quality.
- Assist with any additional tasks as needed.
- Provide nursing care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell rescue.
- Manage symptoms/toxicities/health abnormalities related to high dose therapy, stem cell rescue, and rehabilitation in collaboration with transplant physician and/or supervisor.
- Report data to company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies, International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries.
- Incorporate company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.
- Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provide instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
