Registered Nurse BMT Infusion - Relocation Offered!

Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe professional nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive care in an ambulatory setting for patients in Adult Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities include assessment of physical and psychosocial needs, patient education, and the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products along with other infusion therapies. The nurse evaluates the patient's response to interventions and implements appropriate changes and also assist in symptom management, coordination of internal and external resources, triaging unexpected patient visits and facilitating communication between all members of the health care team. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.ScheduleMonday- Friday, Days, 4 days per week, no weekends.Qualifications

• Education/Training:B.S.N. required
• Experience:3-5 years of Oncology experience preferred. Minimum of one year of oncology/infusion experience required.
• License/Certification/Registration:Current D.C. licensure as a Registered Nurse; Oncology certification preferred. Chemotherapy certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent phlebotomy skills, Experience with electronic medical record documentation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs initial and ongoing assessment of a designated patient population's physical, psychosocial and educational needs. Identifies goals, and evaluates the patient's response to interventions.
  • Provides the patient and family/significant other with information (oral, written, or audio-visual) regarding diagnosis treatment, potential side effects, symptom management, and resources available within and outside G.U.H. This may be face-to-face or via telephone.
  • Administers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products according to policy and procedure. Obtains blood samples from Central Venous Access devices according to policy and procedure.
  • Provides psychosocial support to patient/family/significant other throughout their care experience. The nurse identifies and coordinates resources for the patient. i.e. Counseling services, support groups, etc.
  • Supports biomedical research at the Lombardi Cancer Research Center through specimen collection, patient education and continuous review of current research and new technologies.
  • Contributes to his/her own professional growth and development through attendance at national and/or regional conferences, reading and sharing current literature, and identifying knowledge or skill needs.
  • Triages patients who "walk-in' to the outpatient department. Identifies and prioritizes needs, initiates appropriate treatment(s), and communicates with the clinical fellow, Attending Physician and if applicable, Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive. About MedStar Health MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.

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