RN Infusion Services - BEH Infusion - Full-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for nursing practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger's Models of Care/Practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises qualified staff to whom care is delegated, addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The role also includes participation in applicable patient-safety initiatives and carrying out responsibilities according to Erlanger Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The professional outpatient oncology nurse provides safe, effective, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, immunotherapies, biologics, antibiotics, IV fluids, blood products, and other medications; educating patients about treatment regimens, side effects, and available support resources; assessing patients and responding to abnormal diagnostic data; and communicating and coordinating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The nurse maintains required licensure and certifications, supports a safe therapeutic environment, responds appropriately to emergencies, documents care accurately, completes required education and competencies, and contributes to unit performance improvement and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in Tennessee; non-Tennessee residents must obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Certificate in Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration within nine months of completing unit orientation.
De-escalation training, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior experience delivering patient care in a similar care setting.
Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN).
Other nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.
ACLS.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned patient care and supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated.
Address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinate plans of care with other healthcare professionals.
Participate in and complete patient-safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapies, biologics, antibiotics, IV fluids, blood products, and medications given orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscularly.
Develop knowledge of new drugs used to treat diseases in the outpatient setting.
Educate patients about drug regimens, side effects, and resources for managing side effects and social or financial issues.
Maintain nursing licensure, chemotherapy-administration certification, and BLS for healthcare providers.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and members of the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by following hospital policies and procedures and identifying and communicating risks to patient safety.
Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments; interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data.
Anticipate potential emergencies and intervene safely and appropriately, seeking assistance when needed.
Build relationships with patients and families that support mutual involvement in care planning.
Use basic critical-thinking skills and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and unit-based competencies.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition that could affect safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and appropriate handling of interpersonal conflicts.
Meet education and mandatory-program requirements and contribute positively to unit performance-improvement outcomes.