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#### Job ID: 56152
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job :
Responsible for providing professional nursing services and intravenous chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions to the patients in the Intravenous Specialty Infusion Center. The Registered nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care in conjunction with and under the supervision of the physician according to policies, procedures and standards of care.
Essential Duties :
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Provide direct patient care under established protocols and under the supervision and direction of a physician.
- Assist physician (s) during procedure. Monitor patients per protocol
- Initiate appropriate nursing care and assist with medical care. Administer chemotherapy via appropriate routes.
- Obtain venous access via peripheral vein, tunneled catheter, and/or implanted port.
- Provide patient and family teaching related to Oncology procedures, surgeries, chemotherapy treatment, lab and diagnostic procedures and symptom management.
- Document patient care according to policy.
- Maintain appropriate and accurate written record of patient interactions, including telephone messages.
- Share relevant information concerning the patient's condition with physician, manager and other medical staff, as appropriate and indicated to ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinate care with the individual patient, family and other health care providers as necessary.
- Communicate with physicians and assist with follow-up on abnormal laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Interact with pharmacists regarding medication dose, route, side-effects and release cancer treatment for preparation. Maintain equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
- Maintain professional and practice standards by participating in in-services, staff meetings and educational opportunities including committee involvement.
- Assist in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies
Assist with special projects as required by practice.
Job Requirements
Work Experience
• Minimum of 2 years outpatient oncology experience, within the last 10 years required.
Education
Education: • Associate degree in Nursing, required. Bachelors in Nursing, preferred • Ongoing continuing education directly related to the field of oncology. License / Certification / Registration: • Current State of Michigan licensure as a registered nurse. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire. • Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy Provider card within 60 days of hire. • Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred; if not OCN certified, completion of at least 6 oncology-specific continuing education hours annually is required.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and members of the healthcare team. • Demonstrates ability to develop and implement individualized nursing care plans that address age-specific, physical, psychosocial, safety, and educational needs. • Demonstrates clinical judgment, initiative, and leadership skills to independently prioritize patient needs and respond appropriately to changing clinical situations. • Demonstrates strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary to provide safe, effective Hematology/Oncology nursing care. • Demonstrates clinical knowledge and analytical ability to assess patient needs and develop appropriate nursing interventions related to Hematology/Oncology care. • Requires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to assess patient condition, communicate effectively, and safely operate necessary equipment.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership
Requirements:
Shift
Match Any
Degree Type / Education Level
Associate
Status
Match Any
Facility
Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level
Under 4 Years