registered nurse - Upland, PA, USA, United States - Pennsylvania Cancer Specialists and Research Institute

Pennsylvania Cancer Specialists and Research Institute Upland, PA, USA, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Our caring and educated staff remains dedicated to providing insightful, compassionate care to all of our patients. We understand that every person is unique and we strive to ensure that our patients achieve not only the best possible outcome for their cancer treatment, but also the highest quality care and service during and after treatment. With Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, as well as an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, we truly offer complete cancer care, under one roof.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of diagnosis to end of life.

Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques.

Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease.
progression as well as acute illnesses.
Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs.
Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing.
implanted ports
Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO)
standards after training and competency validation
Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if
applicable to clinic location) according to PCSRI practice standards
Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug.
administration, documentation, and billing
Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens.
Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation /Coumadin therapy.
Manages prescription / refill extension requests per PCSRI policy, procedure, standards
Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions)
Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and
or information provided during the informed consent process.
Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance.
(i.e. FMLA, short and long term disability, etc.).
Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions,
and makes referrals to appropriate community /support services.
Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times.
Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR.
Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug /sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste.
documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
Informs Clinic / Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
Stocks & manages inventory and supplies.
Generates and reviews daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy.
Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures.
Travels to other PCSRI clinics as needed.
Participates on committees and focus groups as requested.
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, competency validations necessary.
To accurately & successfully perform job expectations /responsibilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
Knowledge of oncology practices and treatments.
Knowledge of current developments in cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
Ability to empathize with patients and families and deal with grief and challenging patient interactions.
Ability to collaborate with health care teams to make personalized treatment plans for each cancer patient.
Ability to cope with death and dying.

Requirements

Education

Minimum one year RN experience. May be waived with Medical Director approval.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required within 6 months of hire. If less than one year of oncology experience at time of hire, within 9 months of hire.
Current PCSRI approved BLS provider card
Oncology certification is strongly recommended within 2 years of hire.
Experience in an outpatient facility preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Current RN or compact state RN license
Current BLS provider card

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