RN Infusion Services - East Infusion - FT

• Is responsible for the administration of chemotherapy, immuno-therapies, biologics, antibiotics, IV fluids, blood products, medications administered by mouth, subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections.
• Is responsible for gaining knowledge of new drugs for the treatment of diseases being treated in the out-patient setting.
• Educates his/her patient on the drug regimen and its side-effects and the available resources to help manage side effects, social and financial issues.
• Maintains his/her licensure for nursing, certificate for chemotherapy administration, and BLS for healthcare providers.
• Effectively communicates with other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures, and identifying and communicating risks that have potential impact to patient safety.
• Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments while interpreting and responding to abnormal diagnostic data.
• Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely and appropriately with assistance if needed.
• Develops a relationship with patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.
• Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.
• Documents in a concise, accurate, and complete manner reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
• Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
• Demonstrates awareness of evidence based practice.
• Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact safe patient care.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeking assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts.
• Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs by completing hospital and unit-based competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit based performance improvement outcomes.
• Reports directly to the Infusion Staff Leader and the Oncology Nurse Director.

Department Summary

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.