Summary of Position: Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Provides nursing care as directed by the medical staff, and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the hospital and the state Nurse Practice Act. Maintains standards of nursing care as established.
Primary Job ResponsibilitiesChemotherapy Administration: Possesses knowledge regarding treatment protocols, goals of treatment and potential side effects to treatment. Proficient in establishing peripheral or central venous access. Adheres to established protocols to safely administer chemotherapy, hydration and supportive medications. Assesses patient throughout the administration of treatment, manages symptoms and monitors for allergic reactions. Provides proficient care to patients in a medical emergency.
Patient Assessment: During patient visit, assesses patient, reviews medication and symptom lists, obtains vital signs, height and weight. Assesses venous access. Assesses for symptoms related to the disease proves or chemotherapy. Assesses patients and families understanding of treatment and symptom management.
Communication: Triages calls from patients, family member and community health providers. Communicates information to the patient's provider and assists in implementing a plan of care. Provides assistance to patients calling for symptom control. Provides patients with prescriptions via hard copy or escribed/telephoned to appropriate pharmacy. Communicates plan of care to patients, family and community health providers. Assist in scheduling patients who need to be seen on an emergent basis.
Patient Care: Collaborates with the provider to formulate and implement a plan of care for treatment, symptom management, palliative care and hospice care. Assists in preparing chemotherapy orders, admixture sheets and prescriptions. Collaborates with outside agencies as needed. Obtains blood and urine specimens. Maintains implantable port devices.
Patient Education: Participates in developing patient education material for treatment specific protocols and symptom management. Reviews patient educational materials with patients and their families. Provides patients with appropriate teaching materials, resource booklets, prescriptions and calendar for treatment cycles.
Administrative: Prepares disability forms for the providers to review and return to the patients in a timely manner. Obtains insurance verification for chemotherapy. Obtains pre-authorizations for prescriptions when required.
Minimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing, and currently licensed to practice in New York State. BSN preferred. At least three (3) years' nursing experience. OCN credentialed required. Active membership in ONS preferred.
Salary Range: $32 - $53.81
Pay Grade: N10
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.