Registered Nurse - Oncology
McLaren Health Care•Flint, MI
About The Position
Responsible for delivering nursing care within the assigned practice scope in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, and standards of care and practice. The role monitors chemotherapy medication ordering and storage, prepares patients for chemotherapy, administers treatment, assesses for adverse reactions, supports patient comfort, and performs port draws and port maintenance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One year of oncology nursing experience.
- Current State of Michigan registered nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Obtain ONCC Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) certification within eighteen months of hire.
- Complete an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or equivalent Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration course within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the ordering and storage of chemotherapy medications and record related information.
- Calculate the patient's body surface area (BSA) and verify it, along with the appropriate ordered dose, with another qualified health professional.
- Prepare patients for chemotherapy and administer chemotherapy.
- Assess for signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and ensure patient comfort.
- Perform port draws and maintain ports.
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