Registered Nurse - Outpatient Chemotherapy

Schuylkill • East Stroudsburg, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates total nursing care for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. The position is based at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono’s Cancer Center Infusion department and is onsite, with a day shift schedule of Monday through Friday on variable 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Registered Nurse license for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification through ONCC, required within three years.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including patient-related pushing, pulling, and lateral transfers.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific patient care activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of inpatient or outpatient oncology experience.
• Epic EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and immunizations and perform treatments according to established policies and standards.
• Receive, interpret, and clarify physician orders accurately; consult appropriate resources about unfamiliar or questionable orders and read back verbal orders.
• Document patient-related information accurately in the EMR, including health history, weights, medications, and vital signs.
• Identify problems requiring immediate intervention, initiate appropriate action, and record observations accurately and concisely in the medical record.
• Coordinate and prioritize complex patient assignments.
• Develop and implement individualized patient and family teaching plans and document them in the medical record.
• Maintain hospital and Nursing Department standards, policies, and procedures for nursing care.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree