Registered Nurse - Oncology Chemo Certified
About The Position
Provides nursing care on 15E James, an acute leukemia and hematology unit, primarily caring for adults and geriatric patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia. The medical unit has a high volume of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolytes. The goal staffing ratio is 1:4, though ratios may reach 1:5. This role requires oncology chemotherapy certification and experience in inpatient hematology oncology. Infection prevention protocols and patient fall prevention are key areas of focus. For a 12D/N rotating contract, shifts may be days, nights, or a combination, based on departmental needs. Shift assignments are reviewed every four-week scheduling period; changes are not guaranteed and depend on staffing priorities. Weekends vary according to unit needs, and there is no set or blocked scheduling. The posting also provides information about parking permits, costs, locations, shuttle service, and refund policies for agency staff.
Requirements
- At least two years of overall nursing experience.
- At least one inpatient hematology oncology experience in work history and checklist.
- MS oncology experience.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- ONS Chemo certification.
- Skills in MS/Tele, telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams, feeding tube care and management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs.
Nice To Haves
- NIHSS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adults and geriatric patients, primarily those newly diagnosed with acute leukemia.
- Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolytes.
- Follow infection prevention protocols and support patient fall prevention.
- Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias.
- Use Rapid Response Teams as needed.
- Provide feeding tube care and management.
- Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy, including starting IVs.
- Provide central line blood draws and peripheral line care and management.
- Manage PICC lines.
- Document care using EPIC computerized charting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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