Chemotherapy Nurse

GENESISCARE USA SERVICES LLC (S21 / XYW) • Full-time • HO6 | Med Oncology VI [ICCP], United States of America • 3w ago

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Infusion Nurse

Margate, Florida

Do your life’s best work!

The Infusion Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions. Should possess excellent IV therapy skills, able to mix chemotherapy, calculate doses, monitor lab values, knowledge of NCCN guidelines and regimens that are standard of care.

What you’ll do:

Answers routine questions from patients, and family.

Assesses patient via the telephone and acts accordingly.

Assists physician and team members to meet the patient’s needs.

Coordination of oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits including assessment of pre-visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders and arrangement of appropriate follow up appointments including referrals.

Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products.

Handling, preparation, and proper disposal of drugs.

Identifies and pursues own learning needs. Attends in-services and participates in other continuing education activities and/or oncology – chemotherapy-related professional associations or programs.

Involved in the chemotherapy drug admixture.

Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.

Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.

Orders chemotherapy administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock.

Provides clinical leadership and direction to the cancer care experience in complex and unpredictable situations.

Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy. Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed.

Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities daily.

Schedules radiological studies.

Monitors patient’s progress through Chemotherapy treatment.

Create a supportive environment for Chemotherapy patients.

Who you are:

Ability to assess patient via telephone and act accordingly.

Ability to perform multi-tasks.

Ability to work with the physician and other team members to deliver safe and effective care to patients.

Excellent phlebotomy and communication skills.

Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.

Oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care.

Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures.

Skilled in obtaining venipuncture for the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

Skilled in proper documentation needed for patient’s medical records.

Skilled in sterile technique for procedures.

Associate degree in nursing, BLS certification, Chemotherapy Certification preferred

OCN if eligible

Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information

All employees are responsible formaintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations

Ability to mix drugs, preferred

A compassionate and empathetic personality.

Who is GenesisCare?

An integrated oncology and multispecialty network in Florida and North Carolina providing care for more than 120,000 patients annually, GenesisCare U.S. offers community-based cancer care and other services at convenient locations. The company’s purpose is to redefine the care experience by improving patient outcomes, access and care delivery. With advanced technology and innovative treatment options, skilled physicians and support staff offer comprehensive and coordinated care in radiation oncology, urology, medical oncology, hematology, diagnostics, ENT and surgical oncology. For more information, visit https://www.genesiscareus.com

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