Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology Infusion

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to Hematology/Oncology patients receiving treatment in Dartmouth Cancer Center’s ambulatory infusion clinic. Care includes administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive care medications, procedures such as transfusions, and patient education. The team is seeking a compassionate nurse with a commitment to professionalism, nursing excellence and teamwork. Oncology experience and an ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider card are ideal, but training is available for the right candidate. Cross-training to pediatrics is available. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position is 36 hours per week, scheduled as four nine-hour shifts. The nurse uses the nursing process to deliver individualized care, collaborates with the care team, contributes to professional practice and quality improvement, and supports the learning and development of colleagues and students.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility.
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (CHIC) within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Oncology experience is ideal.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider card is ideal; training is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and use the nursing process to identify diagnoses and outcomes, plan and implement individualized care, and evaluate results.
Recognize changes in patient status, take action to modify the plan of care, and escalate concerns to the care team as needed.
Advocate for patients, support autonomy and informed consent, and help patients and families express self-determination.
Seek feedback and improve performance; engage in the governance of nursing practice.
Manage interpersonal relationships and mentor colleagues to advance nursing practice and the profession.
Take accountability for nursing care, delegate appropriate elements of care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and organize priorities to optimize patient outcomes.
Seek and apply current evidence and standards; contribute to research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Communicate effectively across practice settings and partner with others to produce positive outcomes through knowledge exchange.
Precept student nurses, nurse externs, nurse residents, experienced clinical nurses and other healthcare team members.
Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive care medications; perform related procedures such as transfusions; and educate patients.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.