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Chemotherapy/Infusion RN

Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Robinson, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Chemotherapy, Communications Protocols, Computer Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Peripheral Hardware, Pharmacy, Procedure Development, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Standards of Care, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Robinson, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description:

Position: Infusion RNDepartment: Consulting ServicesReports To: Director Consulting ServicesDirect Reports: None FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptPosition SummaryThe Infusion RN is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the Consulting/infusion department. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with minimal supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with practitioners about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Initiate IVs via central venous devices or by peripheral access and administers blood transfusions, or drug infusions as ordered and directed by a licensed practitioner. General Duties, Tasks and ResponsibilitiesPerforms accurate and complete assessment of patients; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.Provides patient care with consideration of the patients needs, age, culture and appropriate standards of care.Educates the patient/ family regarding treatment plan and follow up instructions given per provider instructions including any education handouts.Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; ability to revise care as indicated by the patients response to treatment. Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient per policy and nursing standards of care; manages supply of medications and contacts pharmacy as needed to ensure uninterrupted medication therapy.Ability to manage antineoplastic agents and therapy following safety protocols, in consideration of physical and psychological effects, risks and benefits.Explains procedures to patient/family; utilizes specialty equipment; assists practitioners(s) with procedures; utilizes other departments to provide interdisciplinary care as appropriate; utilizes pain management techniques.Follows medical records documentation guidelines regarding timeliness of reviews and completeness of documentation; obtains and documents accurate and thorough patient medical history including pertinent history, pain assessment, current medications, identified health risk factors and other needed information.Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.Participates in performance improvement activities.Performs other duties as assigned.Certification/Licensure RequirementsCurrent IL RN License RequiredBLS RequiredACLS Required ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified through the Oncology Nurse Society Required Experience RequirementsRegistered Nurse minimum 2 years PreferredChemotherapy experience preferredComputer SkillsStrong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programsAdditional SkillsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environmentExcellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignmentExcellent communication and customer service skills

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days; M-F 8:00a-4:30p

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Infusion RN

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS,ACLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13

About the Company

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Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Overview

We specialize in providing the healthcare community with contract, temp-to-perm and direct hire staffing solutions. We invite you to discover what makes Cure Healthcare Staffing different – our consultative approach! Our team has a strong background in healthcare with over 25 years of experience. We have a passion for people and developing strong, long lasting relationship with both clients and employees. We look forward to partnering with you to earn your business and help CURE your healthcare staffing needs.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
https://www.curehealthcarestaffing.com/

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