Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion Center (Cancer Center)

Infusion TherapyAs NeededDays0Req# 42500

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY : . Under general supervision and in consultation with the responsible medical oncologist and / or advanced practitioner, is responsible for coordinating, managing and communicating the plan of treatment to patients and their families.

Specifically, the nurse assists in communications with patients, triages patients and patient issues, performs symptom management and teaches patients regarding their disease process and treatment.

In addition, the nurse collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team and utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost effective changes to clinical practice.

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

Experience

• Must have prior chemotherapy administrating experience, 1 year required; 2 years preferred
• 2 years outpatient infusion experience preferred

Skills

• Interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records.
• Ability to assess, triage and document medical information pertinent to the oncology patient
• Skill in oral and written communication to address patient / family and staff concerns.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving using available resources in innovative ways.
• Interpersonal relationship skills in order to communicate effectively with the oncology care team.
• Computer and personal productivity skills to enable effective use of e-mail, the Internet, and word processing packages.

Licensures, Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually.
• Holds "OCN" credential or eligible
• Holds current ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certificate

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
• Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Conditions of Employment

Maintain current licensure and certifications.

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.