What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Nurse position at Pennsylvania Cancer Specialists Research Institute?
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:
No Nights
No Weekends
No Holidays
No On-Call
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 PCSRI 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.
- Manages prescription/refill extension requests per PCSRI policy, procedure, and standards.
- Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
- 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.
- Perform job expectations /responsibilities accurately & successfully.
- Other duties as required.
Education/Experience
- Current Registered Nurse state license, Oncology experience preferred
- BSN, preferred
- Current BLS provider card
- Certification in Oncology, preferred
- Minimum 1 year RN Experience
