Infusion RN- PRN OCC N PHX

Company: Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Infusion RN- PRN OCC N PHX

Cancer care is all we do

Hope in healing

Cancer Treatment Centers of America - (CTCA), part of City of Hope, takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients' quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard - of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.

Job Description:

Provides the Mother Standard of Care to oncology patients across the adult and geriatric spectrum. An Individualized plan of care is developed and implemented; utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for inspiring and guiding other qualified patient care team members to ensure enhanced outcomes through effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. Nursing care addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals, support persons and all members of the healthcare team.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

* Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of ambulatory patients. Directs the care delivered by Medical Assistants and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates high aptitude and ability to function independently while performing patient care in accordance with provider orders.
* Implements and manages care.
* Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards (ONS and Intravenous Nursing Society).
* Provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards and plan of care.
* Demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served.
* Explains nursing procedures.
* Provides discharge teaching.
* Identifies emergency situations and independently initiates appropriate actions.
* Acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted.
* Understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care
* Consultant to the healthcare profession, patient or caregiver regarding patient advocacy and delivery of safe, competent, and quality nursing care
* Performs handoff communication as appropriate.
* Administer medications, chemotherapy, IV fluids and blood products safely and per policy
* Demonstrates effective communication skills to manage complex patient and family needs.
* Conducts and reinforces patient education, including: treatment plan/regimen, financial implications of care, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self-care, available resources at home or at facility.
* Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders with a positive and inclusive attitude reflective of CTCA values.
* Maintains required competencies.
* Delegates tasks according to the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
* Collaborates with other disciplines as applicable.

INFUSION RN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Infusion nurse initiates, monitors, and completes intravenous/intramuscular therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, pre-meds and hydration.

* Ability to care for patients with IV lines, central lines and ports.
* Administer and monitor blood products safely.
* Demonstrates competence in chemotherapy administration through ONS.
* Ability to assess and recognize normal/abnormal responses to treatments and institute appropriate interventions.
* Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life-threatening situations.
* Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects.
* Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 1 year experience in area, 2 years' experience in area preferred

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure: Registered Nurse, Arizona

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.

* If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), National Certification in specialty preferred

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days of hire and renewal every two years.

Special Skills: Oncology

We win together

Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us.

Visit: Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.

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