RN
Company: US Oncology
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewUnder general supervision, provides professional nursing
care for patients adhering to national and company standards and
guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of
physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific
differences in the patient population including late adolescence,
adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic
management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US
Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and
Business Standards. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities *See
below for supplementary language regarding Specialty Specific
Requirements (e.g. transplant, infusion) as applicable. Plan,
implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care
consistent with established standards and practices. Assesses
health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and
medical history. Collects and records nursing assessment and
interventions. Reviews and reports the results of the health status
assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data,
radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients
to the provider. Assesses patient/family needs and provides
teaching and other instructional material. Provides psychosocial
support to patients and families. Maintains patient
confidentiality.Prepares and administers therapies under the
direction and supervision of a physician.Administers all
medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product,
dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Assures pre-authorization
and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration
of therapies where applicable. Facilitates dose modification by
assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment
plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage
modifications, problems and symptom management Performs
venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines
catheter devices. Maintains accurate documentation of assigned
patient care and treatments provided. Applies knowledge of
reimbursement procedures and charge capture. Maintains work
environmentRestocks the supply area as needed. Follows OSHA
guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and
any other material potentially infected with a blood borne
pathogen. Maintains all disinfection protocols. Maintains equipment
according to quality control standards. Facilitates clinical
operations and patient careManages patient medication refill
requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the
information in the patient chart. Assists physician with exams and
procedures. Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and
out of exam rooms. Facilitates and schedules consultations,
pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future
appointments for patients. Triages patient phone calls as needed
and documents relevant information in the patient's chart. As
necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and
interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient
care. Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Other duties as assigned.Inter professional collaborationAssist and
collaborate with clinical research. Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs
and medical assistants. Provides nursing coverage for the satellite
offices as needed.Participates in professional development
activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by
participating in ongoing educational opportunities.Minimum Job
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing
education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration
with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing
education requirements. Business Experience - 0-3 years nursing
experience, preferably at least one year in oncologyWorking
Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases,
toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and
other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic
environment.Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) - The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling
and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand
coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods
of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40
lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.(This
description is general in nature and is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be
assigned as needed to meet company goals.)* Specialty Specific
ResponsibilitiesTransplant RN Position Summary: Provides nursing
care from initial patient contact through high dose chemotherapy
followed by stem cell rescue to follow-up care post stem cell
rescue. Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers therapies
under the direction): Manages symptoms/toxicities/health
abnormalities related to the intense high dose therapy, stem cell
rescue and rehabilitation following rescue in collaboration with
transplant physician and/ supervisor. Key Responsibilities
(Facilitates clinical operations and patient care):Reports data to
company for Transplant related registries and appropriate bodies,
International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant
Registries. Incorporates company Transplant Network recommendations
into clinical practice as assigned. Minimum Job Qualifications: In
the bone marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplant
settingInfusion RN Key Responsibilities (Prepares and administers
therapies under the direction):Programs portable infusion pumps for
continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient
and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home. Demonstrates
knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning
pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
Keywords: US Oncology, Rockville , RN, Healthcare , Rockville, Maryland
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