Oncology Registered Nurse - Lompoc, United States - Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Verified Company

Lompoc, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary Range:
$ $62.70

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

Start peripheral IVs as well as access Port-ACaths
Administer chemotherapy infusions and injections under doctor's supervision
Administer therapeutic infusions and injections under doctor's supervision
Administer rheumatology infusions and injections under doctor's supervision
Administer pulmonology injections under doctor's supervision
Perform therapeutic and quantitative phlebotomies
Perform lab draws and port draws for blood work
Monitor patients while receiving medications, including blood pressure as required by regimen; monitor for allergic reactions during infusions.
Document start and stop times, doses, and method of administration for drugs patients receive
Calculate ANC, creatinine clearance as necessary
Instruct patients, print and provide education about their treatment under doctor's supervision
Pull chemotherapy charts, verify labs have come in, and prepare chart for doctor
Call in prescriptions for pre/post chemotherapy patients
Obtain authorization for CT/PET scans, MRIs, Bone Density scans, and Mammograms
Relay orders for radiology and labs for chemotherapy patients to proper facility
Monitor inventory of medical supply stock as well as snacks/drinks for patients and report needs to Practice Administrator
Calculate and verify medication doses with pharm tech prior to administration
Sanitize RN station, including IV pumps
Assist patients back and forth from restroom
File materials in charts and pull charts as necessary
Triage patient phone calls
Schedule all chemotherapy, iron, and phlebotomy appointments including necessary MD followup appointments
Provide psychosocial support for patients and patients' families
Obtain and keep Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification

District Responsibility

Supports the District Mission, Vision and Values Statements.
Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
Constantly use C-ICARE principles when communicating with others.
Maintains all principles of confidentiality according to District policy and as required by State and Federal agencies.
Follows guidelines and practices identified in the Employee Handbook.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities within the unit and within the Nursing Department.
Completes hospitalwide skills criteria annually.
Complies with annual PPD testing.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients in the Oncology Services Department
Maintains ability to perform competencies as described above
Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Is able to assess and interpret data about patients' statuses to identify specific needs and provide the care needed to the appropriate level
Documents care through appropriate charting and care planning

Essential Functions:

The ability to be able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
The ability to transfer patients.
The ability to have fine motor control of hands and fingers.
Maintains nursing license following the Scope of Practice for Registered Nursing.
Demonstrates the ability to function as a team member within the unit and the nursing department.
Demonstrates the ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients, visitors and physicians.
Accepts appropriate supervision.
Communicates concerns appropriately using the established chain of command.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Current California license as an RN.
Experience: Accessing Port-ACaths and starting peripheral IVs.
Skills/Ability: Current knowledge of the care of the Oncology Services Department patients within a reasonable time after hire. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills preferred. Exhibits the ability to organize work assignments and follow through with accuracy. Exercises good judgment, demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise.

LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.

Location:
Lompoc Valley Medical Center - Oncology Services

Schedule:
Temporary, Day Shift, M-TH F