Registered Nurse

As the Registered Nurse you will plan and provide nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer related health care problems; treat human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as patient care, health teaching, and health counseling; execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician or other licensed health care provider authorized by the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Follows orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• Administer chemotherapeutic agents
• Administer IV infusions including iron, hydration, and other injectable medications
• Assess lab results and vital signs
• Prepare chemotherapeutic agents following all safety standards including closed system access devices
• Prepare all medications following manufacturer guidelines
• Obtain vascular access via Peripheral IV, A-port or PICC line
• Patient education on discharge/post treatment
• Monitor and evaluate patients throughout infusion
• Draws blood for lab draws via peripherally or by venous access device
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomy per order
• Phone triage
• Adheres to all the regulatory requirements and professional standards such as ONS and QOPI safety standards as applicable to the specific area of nursing practice
• Performs nursing assessment that includes the holistic needs of each patient with consideration of his/her physiological, psychological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. Includes the patient and family and/or support system in the planning and delivery of care
• Ensures that patient safety is a priority goal in the delivery of healthcare
• Provides direct patient care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the plan of nursing intervention is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment plan
• Administers medications, IV fluids in a safe and efficient manner following established policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of and indications for dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions of medication
• Provides health education/teaching for patients, their families, and/or designated significant others
• Confers with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team regarding condition of patients and/or any unusual events or problems to ensure continuity of care
• Schedules patient appointments for treatment to include but not limited to, chemotherapy infusion, iron infusion, hydration, injections, etc.
• Adheres to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct
• Protects patient's privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers
• Demonstrates an understanding of and is compliant with HIPAA regulations. Can define own level of access for minimum necessary requirements
• Complies with and is knowledgeable of Institute and department policies/procedures and standards of care
• Completes and maintains certification for the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course
• Acquires and/or maintains the necessary education and skills required to address competencies
• Attends/completes required mandatory in-services on an annual basis
• Attends education programs offered which have relevance to the special needs of assigned patient population, new products, equipment, policies/procedures, and clinical care
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
• Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience (preferred) or similar experience
• Experience with EMR software (Medent/Onco/Allscripts/Soarian)
• Must have knowledge of Windows and Office software

Certifications/Licenses

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• OCN Certification preferred
• BLS required