RN - IV INFUSION CENTER

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for providing professional nursing services and intravenous chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions to the patients in the Intraveneos Specialty Infusion Center. The Registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, and
evaluates individual patient care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the physician according to policies, procedures and standards of care.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provide direct patient care under established protocols and under the supervision and direction of a physician.
• Assist physician (s) during procedure. Monitor patients per protocol
• Initiate appropriate nursing care and assist with medical care. Administer chemotherapy via appropriate routes.
• Obtain venous access via peripheral vein, tunneled catheter, and/or implanted port.
• Provide patient and family teaching related to Oncology procedures, surgeries, chemotherapy treatment, lab and diagnostic procedures and symptom management.
• Document patient care according to policy.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate written record of patient interactions, including telephone messages.
• Share relevant information concerning the patient's condition with physician, manager and other medical staff, as appropriate and indicated to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with the individual patient, family and other health care providers as necessary.
• Communicate with physicians and assist with follow-up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Interact with pharmacists regarding medication dose, route, side-effects, and release cancer treament preparation. Maintain equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
• Maintain professional and practice standards by participating in in-services, staff meetings and educational opportunities including committee involvement.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies
• Assist with special projects as required by practice. Perfom other duties as assigned.