RN - Cancer Center

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

Works with other members of the clinical team to deliver quality nursing care to our infusion patients, in an outpatient clinic setting. Executes medication regimens prescribed for those patients by licensed physicians. Administers non-chemo medications including blood products, IV fluids, vaccines, etc per physician/APP orders. Provides medication teaching to patients prior to administration. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) young adult to frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Job Description Education/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred) : BSN required and 3-5 years nursing experience. Licenses/Certifications: (indicate if required or preferred) : Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required. BSN required. ______________________________________________________________________________ Physical Demand Analysis: Physical requirements are sitting, standing, walking, agility and dexterity. Visual requirements are near vision, depth perception, color vision and exposure to video display terminal. Hearing requirements include ability to hear normal conversation and telephone communication. Occupational exposure to chemotherapy drugs, blood/body fluids. Working conditions: office setting, Use of IV pumps, pheresis equipment, blood pressure machines. Physical demands analysis– supportive assistance to ambulatory patients constantly (67-100% of the time). ______________________________________________________________________________ As a representative of AEHN, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the organization's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, guests, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, and other employees must be friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior will promote an atmosphere of teamwork congruent to our values, vision and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• BSN required
• 3-5 years nursing experience
• Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required

Responsibilities

• deliver quality nursing care to our infusion patients
• Executes medication regimens prescribed for those patients by licensed physicians.
• Administers non-chemo medications including blood products, IV fluids, vaccines, etc per physician/APP orders.
• Provides medication teaching to patients prior to administration.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees