Littleton Hospital Association·Littleton, New Hampshire
The Oncology/Infusion Staff Nurse provides safe delivery of intravenous medications and acts as a patient advocate and care coordinator. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, administering chemotherapeutic agents, and managing clinical supplies and documentation.
Incentive eligibility and commitment levels are subject to change and must be maintained to receive the applicable rate.
The Oncology/Infusion Staff Nurse is a professional registered nurse who functions as a patient advocate and care coordinator, collaborating with the other patient healthcare providers to provide appropriate care as effectively and efficiently as possible.
The Oncology/Infusion nurse acts as a resource to the patient and family and is accountable for the safe delivery of care within the framework of the nursing process.
Oncology/Infusion staff nurses are responsible for the safe delivery of various kinds of intravenous medications for the treatment of numerous diseases not limited to the specialty of Oncology.
The Oncology/Infusion nurse is responsible for proper assessment and reassessment of patients in their care throughout the course of treatment.
The Oncology/Infusion nurse helps the Oncologist in the performance of exams and procedures when asked to do so.
The Oncology/Infusion nurse administers intravenous medications according to the standards set by the Oncology Nursing Society, the Infusion Nursing Society, and LRH.
Clinical: Professional Development/Self Governance
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Employee will complete Health Stream assignments and 2 minute compliance quizzes as required by the education department and department leader.
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Employee will complete yearly department specific competencies as assigned by education department and department leader.
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Employee will complete/attend continuing education programs specific to specialty at least 1 per quarter and submit documentation of programs attended.
Education funds are available for reimbursement of approved educational offerings.
See reimbursement requirements in education policies.
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Employee will be expected to cross train to appropriate areas within the facility to meet the cross training requirement and will be expected to willing cross cover in other departments when appropriate.
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The Oncology Nurse will maintain ONS provider certification while employed in the oncology /Infusion department.
This can count as one of the required quarterly educational programs.
1. Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and accurately records in electronic medical record:
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Communicates nursing assessment and brief history to responsible physician and/or nursing team members.
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Identifies psychosocial problems and provides patients and families with counseling and emotional support.
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Provides patients education regarding therapy and disease management that is in concert with the medical plan of care.
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Monitors care and self-management of patients as they relate to home needs, toxicity to drugs, problems with pain management, nutrition, etc.
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Assesses patient response to therapy and initiates appropriate systemic and/or local interventions when necessary, guided by existing protocols or physician orders.
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Administers chemotherapeutic agent, molecularly targeted therapies, biologic response modifiers and blood replacement products in accordance with physician orders, being cognizant of usual dose, routes and rate of administration, actions and side effects.
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Evaluated and documents patient’s response to chemotherapy by applying clinical judgment and utilizing results of laboratory diagnostics.
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Documents all actions and outcomes in the patient’s medical record(s) as appropriate.
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Observes and participates in history taking conducted by the physician when time and census allows, to expand knowledge base regarding the patient unique needs, facilitating, effectiveness as a care giver.
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Recommends/initiates specific interventions to provide continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient 3.
Coordinates treatment of patients receiving infusion therapy, including orders.
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May have to coordinate patient referrals to other physicians, health care facilities and/or agencies.
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Triages patients’ telephone calls, providing recommendations according to protocols and/or physician recommendations.
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Provides information to other health care professionals regarding patients’ requirements; serves as a patient advocate.
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Communicates with patients regarding follow-up care and necessary referrals.
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Schedules patients’ for maintenance of Venous Access Devices.
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Serves as a resource to other Littleton Regional Healthcare Staff.
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Maintains current knowledge base by providing documentation of certificate of attendance for educational programs completes.
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Reviews and utilizes current nursing and medical literature with a goal of increasing knowledge and expertise.
Works closely with medical Oncologist, primary care provides, patients and families, various hospital departments, as well as many outside healthcare facilities and agencies to ensure the safe, appropriate delivery of care to all patients. The Oncology/Infusion Nurse works collaboratively with other departments within the facility to ensure that patient care is completed safely and comfortably for the patient.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience, IV competent,
Oncology/Chemotherapy administration experience preferred, basic computer literacy required.
Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience in the oncology setting, and current ONS chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification. Prior vascular access experience is required, experience in the use and maintenance of central venous access devices including PICC, Implanted Ports and Tunneled catheters.
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in New Hampshire.
BLS certification is required at the time of hire, ACLS certification is required within 1 year of hire to department.
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification is required within one year of hire.
ONCC certification is preferred.
The Oncology Nurse must be in good health as demonstrated by a pre-placement health screening.
Work requires the use of Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions, and Infection Control Guideline, kneels, bends, walks and stands 80% of the time.
Speaking and hearing essential in instruction and supervising nursing personnel, in receiving physician orders and patient requests, and in instruction patients and their families.
Excellent communication skills and rapport with people necessary; good telephone skills required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Requires a nursing degree and current Registered Nurse licensure in New Hampshire, with 2-3 years of acute care experience. BLS is required at hire, while ACLS and ONS Chemotherapy certifications must be obtained within one year.
Market context
Per diem registered nurses in New Hampshire are often needed to cover variable patient volumes and staffing gaps across acute care settings. This role is competitive because employers typically look for an active New Hampshire RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and prior acute care experience, with a BSN often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and recent acute care experience before applying.