RN Oncology Infusion, Brown Cancer Center, PRN
Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UofL Health
Louisville, KY
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
We are hiring at the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center – Bluegrass
1460 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift: PRN
About Us:
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center Bluegrass location is currently seeing 400 patients a month. The facility is located in South Louisville to allow our patients to receive the same level of expert cancer care close to home. We have outpatient infusion chairs for chemotherapy, immunotherpay and symptom management.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
401K with Employer Match.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Infusion RN is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult patients receiving various types of treatments for cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The Infusion RN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care utilizing knowledge of infusion therapy, standards and principles of oncology nursing practice, standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies and side effects management and critical thinking skills. This employee will demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgement and communication skills, perform appropriate patient assessments, review lab parameters, provide education and support, administer infusion therapies and obtain and maintain appropriate venous access. The Infusion RN is expected to participate in continuous learning and stay abreast of the latest evidence-based practices and infusion therapies.
Some Primary Responsibilities:
Performs nursing assessment and identifies changes in patient status by recognizing signs/symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
Communicates pertinent information concerning treatment and any treatment related side effects. Obtains medication reconciliation with every patient encounter.
Reviews and identifies abnormal lab values and other diagnostic tests appropriately and communicates to appropriate provider.
Reviews and verifies appropriate parameters before initiating treatment; performs calculations of ANC, BSA and dosage following established policies and procedures.
Administers chemotherapy proficiently by all routes (IV, SQ, IM, IP, Central line, Peripheral and PO) in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines in addition to other standards (ASCO, INS, OSHA, NIOSH and NCCN); monitors patient for adverse reactions and provides appropriate treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including clinical trials to ensure compliance with all treatment requirements and procedures; ensures appropriate documentation is completed and reports changes in patient condition/adverse event to appropriate provider.
Addresses any patient issues/concerns and follow-up treatments scheduled.
Provides education and materials to patients/families specific to treatment and side effects; adjusts teaching style to meet the needs of the patient and family; documents all education.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); must obtain or enroll in a BSN program within two (2) years of hire.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of oncology patient care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN and/or CBCN); must obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
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We are hiring at the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center – Bluegrass
1460 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift: PRN
About Us:
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center Bluegrass location is currently seeing 400 patients a month. The facility is located in South Louisville to allow our patients to receive the same level of expert cancer care close to home. We have outpatient infusion chairs for chemotherapy, immunotherpay and symptom management.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
401K with Employer Match.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Infusion RN is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult patients receiving various types of treatments for cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The Infusion RN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care utilizing knowledge of infusion therapy, standards and principles of oncology nursing practice, standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies and side effects management and critical thinking skills. This employee will demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgement and communication skills, perform appropriate patient assessments, review lab parameters, provide education and support, administer infusion therapies and obtain and maintain appropriate venous access. The Infusion RN is expected to participate in continuous learning and stay abreast of the latest evidence-based practices and infusion therapies.
Some Primary Responsibilities:
Performs nursing assessment and identifies changes in patient status by recognizing signs/symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
Communicates pertinent information concerning treatment and any treatment related side effects. Obtains medication reconciliation with every patient encounter.
Reviews and identifies abnormal lab values and other diagnostic tests appropriately and communicates to appropriate provider.
Reviews and verifies appropriate parameters before initiating treatment; performs calculations of ANC, BSA and dosage following established policies and procedures.
Administers chemotherapy proficiently by all routes (IV, SQ, IM, IP, Central line, Peripheral and PO) in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines in addition to other standards (ASCO, INS, OSHA, NIOSH and NCCN); monitors patient for adverse reactions and provides appropriate treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including clinical trials to ensure compliance with all treatment requirements and procedures; ensures appropriate documentation is completed and reports changes in patient condition/adverse event to appropriate provider.
Addresses any patient issues/concerns and follow-up treatments scheduled.
Provides education and materials to patients/families specific to treatment and side effects; adjusts teaching style to meet the needs of the patient and family; documents all education.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); must obtain or enroll in a BSN program within two (2) years of hire.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of oncology patient care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN and/or CBCN); must obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
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Reference: 200071363
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RN Oncology Infusion, Brown Cancer Center, PRN
Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by UofL Health
Louisville, KY
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
We are hiring at the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center – Bluegrass
1460 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift: PRN
About Us:
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center Bluegrass location is currently seeing 400 patients a month. The facility is located in South Louisville to allow our patients to receive the same level of expert cancer care close to home. We have outpatient infusion chairs for chemotherapy, immunotherpay and symptom management.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
401K with Employer Match.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Infusion RN is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult patients receiving various types of treatments for cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The Infusion RN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care utilizing knowledge of infusion therapy, standards and principles of oncology nursing practice, standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies and side effects management and critical thinking skills. This employee will demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgement and communication skills, perform appropriate patient assessments, review lab parameters, provide education and support, administer infusion therapies and obtain and maintain appropriate venous access. The Infusion RN is expected to participate in continuous learning and stay abreast of the latest evidence-based practices and infusion therapies.
Some Primary Responsibilities:
Performs nursing assessment and identifies changes in patient status by recognizing signs/symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
Communicates pertinent information concerning treatment and any treatment related side effects. Obtains medication reconciliation with every patient encounter.
Reviews and identifies abnormal lab values and other diagnostic tests appropriately and communicates to appropriate provider.
Reviews and verifies appropriate parameters before initiating treatment; performs calculations of ANC, BSA and dosage following established policies and procedures.
Administers chemotherapy proficiently by all routes (IV, SQ, IM, IP, Central line, Peripheral and PO) in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines in addition to other standards (ASCO, INS, OSHA, NIOSH and NCCN); monitors patient for adverse reactions and provides appropriate treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including clinical trials to ensure compliance with all treatment requirements and procedures; ensures appropriate documentation is completed and reports changes in patient condition/adverse event to appropriate provider.
Addresses any patient issues/concerns and follow-up treatments scheduled.
Provides education and materials to patients/families specific to treatment and side effects; adjusts teaching style to meet the needs of the patient and family; documents all education.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); must obtain or enroll in a BSN program within two (2) years of hire.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of oncology patient care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN and/or CBCN); must obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
#LI-DNI
We are hiring at the UofL Health Brown Cancer Center – Bluegrass
1460 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215
Shift: PRN
About Us:
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center Bluegrass location is currently seeing 400 patients a month. The facility is located in South Louisville to allow our patients to receive the same level of expert cancer care close to home. We have outpatient infusion chairs for chemotherapy, immunotherpay and symptom management.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
401K with Employer Match.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Infusion RN is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult patients receiving various types of treatments for cancer including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The Infusion RN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care utilizing knowledge of infusion therapy, standards and principles of oncology nursing practice, standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies and side effects management and critical thinking skills. This employee will demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgement and communication skills, perform appropriate patient assessments, review lab parameters, provide education and support, administer infusion therapies and obtain and maintain appropriate venous access. The Infusion RN is expected to participate in continuous learning and stay abreast of the latest evidence-based practices and infusion therapies.
Some Primary Responsibilities:
Performs nursing assessment and identifies changes in patient status by recognizing signs/symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
Communicates pertinent information concerning treatment and any treatment related side effects. Obtains medication reconciliation with every patient encounter.
Reviews and identifies abnormal lab values and other diagnostic tests appropriately and communicates to appropriate provider.
Reviews and verifies appropriate parameters before initiating treatment; performs calculations of ANC, BSA and dosage following established policies and procedures.
Administers chemotherapy proficiently by all routes (IV, SQ, IM, IP, Central line, Peripheral and PO) in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines in addition to other standards (ASCO, INS, OSHA, NIOSH and NCCN); monitors patient for adverse reactions and provides appropriate treatment.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including clinical trials to ensure compliance with all treatment requirements and procedures; ensures appropriate documentation is completed and reports changes in patient condition/adverse event to appropriate provider.
Addresses any patient issues/concerns and follow-up treatments scheduled.
Provides education and materials to patients/families specific to treatment and side effects; adjusts teaching style to meet the needs of the patient and family; documents all education.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN); must obtain or enroll in a BSN program within two (2) years of hire.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of oncology patient care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN and/or CBCN); must obtain within 1 year of eligibility.
#LI-DNI
Reference: 200071363
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