RN

The US Oncology Network•Chevy Chase Village, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an RN to provide professional nursing care to patients in an oncology/hematology clinic under general supervision. The RN follows national and company standards and specialty regulations, applies knowledge of the physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific needs of patients from late adolescence through older adulthood, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs. The role also supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. For infusion nursing responsibilities, the RN programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, teaches patients and caregivers how to use the pumps at home, and follows pump-use, maintenance, cleaning, and documentation procedures. The position may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to oncology/hematology clinics. It requires extensive standing and walking, full body motion, and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
0–3 years of nursing experience; oncology experience, preferably at least one year.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking and occasionally lifting or carrying items up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Interview patients about their current health status and medical history, and collect and document nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report assessment and examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs, provide education and instructional materials, and offer psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Document assigned patient care and treatments accurately.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment and restock supplies as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines for handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens; maintain disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality-control standards.
Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, including managing medication refill requests and recording information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain appropriate patient flow through exam rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication and services among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, and help patients locate community resources.
Assist with and collaborate on clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and ongoing oncology nursing education.
For infusion assignments, program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, instruct patients and caregivers in home pump use, maintain and clean pumps after use, and document pump usage.
Perform other duties as assigned.