Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse - Outpatient

About the role

All Nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The professional Model of Care require registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. He/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit project and activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemo/biotherapy, independently and safely.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs, safely.
• Be aware of risk factors and make clear decisions based on risk.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Manage care of patient with multiple types of central lines (broviacs, port-a-cath, PICC lines, etc), independently.
• Clinical resource for central lines and chemo/biotherapy to clinical area of the hospital that do not routinely care for these.
• Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: ASN (Required)
• Minimum Work Experience: 2 years of hematology/oncology/BMT experience (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse in Maryland (Required), Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required), APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider (Required), Chemo And Biotherapy Management

Qualifications

• BSN (Preferred)

Skills

• Independent practitioner
• Comprehensive patient care
• Emergency situation handling
• Clear communication
• Central line management
• Resourcefulness
• Evidence-based practice
• Plan of care development
• Quality improvement

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Financial wellness support
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness resources
• Employee assistance
• Commuter benefits

Pay

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy.

Schedule

N/A