Infusion Therapy Nurse II

About the role

This position delivers quality professional nursing care as an expert nurse clinician through evidence-based oncology nursing practice. The care is consistent with guidelines established in the Nurse Practice Act, the Oncology Nursing Society, and the nursing standards of AAMC.

Responsibilities

• Delivers evidenced based nursing care consistent with the standards of AAMC, Oncology Nursing, and the intravenous nursing standards of care.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient administration of biotherapy, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other related infusions services.
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all types of venous access devices and serves as a nurse expert to support care in other departments as requested.
• Utilizes information technology according to established processes at AAMC to advance care coordination and communication.
• Uses evidence based guidelines and demonstrates competency for the care of duties according to established standards for age groups late childhood through geriatric.
• Provides education for patients and family members related to biotherapy, chemotherapy or related infusions, services, expected toxicities and interventions.
• Uses SBAR communication tools for documentation of all patient interactions both in person and by telephone consultation via the paper or electronic record to maintain communication with the care team.
• Acts as a resource and consultant for patients and families, and assists in referrals when necessary for both internal and external resources.
• Responds to inquiries from physicians, nurses, patients and families in established time frames to promote improvement of clinical outcomes and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency and continually enhances the practice of oncology nursing and infusion/intravenous therapy by seeking educational opportunities either self-initiated or through formal AAMC Nursing or professional society sponsored education.
• Presents and participates in nursing rounds, case presentations or nursing committees to maintain and share knowledge of ambulatory oncology practice.
• Collaborates with and participates in the care of research patients in the identification, education, and documentation and compliance of patients on clinical trials and protocols.
• Collaborates with leadership including Medical Director, Pharmacy Manager/Director and Nurse Director, in the development and implementation and monitoring of quality/performance and outcomes, improvement activities aimed at continually improving patient outcomes.
• Actively supports and participates in patient and employee satisfaction programs and activities seeking enhanced outcomes.
• Develops educational materials and programs to support nurse, patient and family education.
• Participates in the development of evidenced based nursing practice with the Nurse Practice Council and the other shared leadership councils of AAMC Nursing.
• Participates as an active member of the AAMC Nursing Strategic Planning Committee.
• Participates in local, regional and national oncology nursing programs to advance the practice of nursing and delivery of care.
• Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to caring for multicultural populations.
• Serves as a mentor, consultant, or preceptor to students, new graduates or RNs new to Oncology nursing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years nursing experience. Oncology experience preferred.
• Required to complete and pass the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course within the following time frame: Experienced registered nurses (>1 year of experience) within 6 months of hire or Nurses (< 1 year of experience) within 12 months of hire.
• RNs will be required to renew the ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card every 24 months and or per requirements of ONS.
• Required to hold an Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Required to complete and pass the American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR course.
• Required to hold an Oncology Nursing Certification when eligibility criteria is met.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of oncology nursing standards and practice in ambulatory and oncology nursing practices.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and understanding of oncology nursing practice.
• Proficiency and competency in using, maintaining, and troubleshooting venous access devices.
• Ability to utilize information technology according to established processes at AAMC.
• Ability to provide education for patients and family members related to biotherapy, chemotherapy or related infusions, services, expected toxicities and interventions.
• Ability to use SBAR communication tools for documentation of patient interactions.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from physicians, nurses, patients and families in established time frames.
• Ability to seek educational opportunities either self-initiated or through formal AAMC Nursing or professional society sponsored education.
• Ability to participate in nursing rounds, case presentations or nursing committees to maintain and share knowledge of oncology nursing practice.
• Ability to collaborate with and participate in the care of research patients in the identification, education, and documentation and compliance of patients on clinical trials and protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership including Medical Director, Pharmacy Manager/Director and Nurse Director, in the development and implementation and monitoring of quality/performance and outcomes, improvement activities aimed at continually improving patient outcomes.
• Ability to actively support and participate in patient and employee satisfaction programs and activities seeking enhanced outcomes.
• Ability to develop educational materials and programs to support nurse, patient and family education.
• Ability to participate in the development of evidenced based nursing practice with the Nurse Practice Council and the other shared leadership councils of AAMC Nursing.
• Ability to participate as an active member of the AAMC Nursing Strategic Planning Committee.
• Ability to participate in local, regional and national oncology nursing programs to advance the practice of nursing and delivery of care.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to caring for multicultural populations.
• Ability to serve as a mentor, consultant, or preceptor to students, new graduates or RNs new to Oncology nursing.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

• Evidence-based nursing care
• Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
• Venous access device management
• Information technology utilization
• SBAR communication
• Collaborative care
• Education provision
• Quality improvement
• Cultural competency
• Mentoring and precepting
• Interdisciplinary teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays
• Disability and Life/AD&D insurance for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs