What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Cancer Center Infusion (FT M-F 8-5) position at UMC?
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Cancer Center Infusion RN-
Full-Time
M-F 8am-5pm
The Cancer Center Infusion Center provides care to adult and pediatric patients with non-cancerous, hematology and / or oncology conditions.
Chemotherapy administration and practices are followed using ONS guidelines and institutional policies and procedures. Protocol participation is also available. Therapies include but are not limited to : chemotherapy via ambulatory infusion pump, intravenous, intrathecal, IM or SQ route, therapeutic phlebotomy, administration of blood and blood products, anti-emetic therapy, IV immunotherapy and IV hydration.
Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy while providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other departments for optimal continuity of care.
Qualifications :
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Valid Texas RN License / Eligible Compact License
- Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
- BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
- Completion of ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy required within 90 days
- OCN certification must be achieved within 3 years of hire
UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
