Registered Nurse - Chemo

### RTO after booking is NOT allowed and is NOT allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a Cancel and DNR ###
*** RNS SHOULD HAVE/BRING A STETHOSCOPE
*** REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of

Experience:

2 Years Minimum Experience Required Traveler

Experience:

Clinic WILL ACCEPT 1st Time Travelers Locals Accepted / Rate Difference:
Yes
* Work Setting

Skills REQUIRED:

Infusion Center
* Biotherapy

Skills REQUIRED:

Active Immunotherapy Specific/Non Specific, Cytotoxic Therapy & Recognize/manage side effects
* Chemotherapy

Skills REQUIRED:

Administration of chemotherapy, Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy, IV push administration of chemotherapy, Management/disposal cytotoxic spills, Monitor chemotherapy, Oral Administration of chemotherapy & Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values
* Medications

Skills REQUIRED:

Antiemetic, Antitumor, Antibiotic, Corticosteroids, Neupogen & Hormonal therapy
* Oncologic Emergencies

Skills REQUIRED:

Anaphylaxis
* Pain Management

Skills REQUIRED:

IV push narcotic agents
* Patient Ratio Experience

REQUIRED:

1:7
* Professional Knowledge &

Skills REQUIRED:

Care coordination, Isolation Precautions & Neutropenic precautions
* Psychosocial Care

Skills REQUIRED:

Patient/Family education and support
*** Certs: BLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC)
*** RNS SHOULD HAVE/BRING A STETHOSCOPE
*** PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
* Bone Marrow Transplant

Skills:

Stem cell therapies
* Care of Patient With

Skills:

Bladder/Kidney Cancer, Brain cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ear/Nose/Throat Cancers, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias, Liver Cancer, Lung cancer, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Ovarian Cancer/Uterine Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer & Prostate Cancer
* Chemotherapy

Skills:

Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy
* IV Therapy/ Infusions

Skills:

Accessing Ports, Administration of coagulation factors, Administration of blood & blood products, Care and management of ports, Central line blood draw, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Infusion pump management, Intravenous hydration/multivitamins, PICC line care & Starting and maintaining IVs
* Oncologic Emergencies

Skills:

Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS), Extravasation injury, Hemorrhage, Sepsis & Spinal Cord Compression
* Professional Knowledge &

Skills:

Foley catheter insertion/management & Phlebotomy skills
* Symptom management

Skills:

Alteration in skin and mucous membranes, Altered mental status, Constipation/diarrhea, Dysphagia, Edema, Nausea/vomiting & Neuropathy
* Work Experience - EPIC PREFERRED, Community Hospital Experience Certs: OCN

JOB DETAILS :
Avg. Daily Census: 75-90;
Our department has 80 treatment bays with a mix of beds and chairs. 63 Chairs & 17 Beds/Stretchers SHIFT:
* 40 Hours Can Be Offered Will Accept 13 Weeks. 10 HOUR DAYS; 07:30 - 18:00
*** RTO: 7 DAYS MAX for AYA AUTO OFFER
*** Call Requirement: NONE Float Requirement: NONE Weekend Requirement: 2 per 6 weeks/The 2 Weekends vary depending on the volumes on our schedule. They would typically be 6-8H shifts. Weekends would be negotiable in order to meet their 40H/week. PATIENT AGE GROUP:
Adolescents, Adults & Geriatrics PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
All cancer diagnosis, Classical hematology, Malignant hematology SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS:
1. Blood administration and monitoring
2. Medication administration and monitoring
3. Chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration (including intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravesicular routes) 4. Central line management/lab draws
5. Therapeutic phlebotomy
6. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) placement
7. Clinical assessments and management of patients with blood disorders
8. Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy for oncologic purposes that are not provided in the inpatient setting
9. Clinical Research including Phase 1 trials SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Alaris infusion pump, Elastomeric ambulatory infusion pump, CADD Solis ambulatory infusion pump, Massimo vital machine, Phlebotomy scale & Amma scalp cooling device UNIT SYSTEMS:
Pyxis, EPIC PREFERRED, SBAR SCHEDULING TYPE:
Per Clinic Needs UNIT ORIENTATION: 40 Hours SCRUBS:
Not Provided. Navy/White or a combination of Navy and White
*** INTERNAL NOTES **
* *** Must pass EKG Testing prior to start for, this specialty**
* *** RNS SHOULD HAVE/BRING A STETHOSCOPE***