Registered Nurse - Outpatient Chemotherapy
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
Job description
Summary
Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
Job Duties
- Administers medications and immunizations and performs treatments to patients according to established policies and standards.
- Receives, interprets, and clarifies physician orders accurately; consults appropriate resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders. Reads back verbal orders.
- Documents all patient-related information including health history, weights, medications, and vital signs accurately in the EMR.
- Identifies problems that require immediate intervention, initiates appropriate action, and records observations accurately and concisely in the medical record.
- Coordinates/prioritizes complex patient assignment.
- Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan that includes the patient/family as evidenced by documentation on the medical record.
- Maintains the standards of nursing care the policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Nursing
- 2 years Acute care setting
- Basic computer skills and data entry
- OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- 2 years Inpatient or outpatient oncology
- Epic EMR
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- 2 years experience in acute care setting
- Basic computer skills and data entry
- OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse ONCC - State of Pennsylvania within 3 years
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania upon hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania upon hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.