Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion - Per Diem / Flex - Days
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas · Beaumont, TX · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Benefits
- Matched Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and more
- Bonus Potential
Responsibilities
- Follow ANA Standards Practice in assessing, diagnosing, identifying outcomes, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing quality of practice for patients
- Follow OSHA hazardous drugs safety regulations and ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy safety and administration regulations
- Safely administer chemotherapy/biotherapy agents and document drug administration in the EMR, including:
- Assessment of lab values, MD order, and dose/agent double check with 2 RNs prior to starting the infusion
- Maintain Chemotherapy/Biotherapy infusion certification card every 2 years
- Provide chemotherapy/biotherapy/infusion education to patients as needed and document education in the EMR
- Maintain skills for starting peripheral IVs, accessing/flushing mediports, and providing dressing changes for PICC and central lines
- Perform patient assessments and assess patient toxicities prior to infusions, documenting assessments and toxicities in the EMR using pre and post infusion/chemotherapy questionnaires
- Assess nutrition via questionnaire in the EMR at the beginning of each new cycle of chemotherapy
- Assess vital signs including pain scale, fatigue, and distress at each visit
- Reconcile patient home medication list in the EMR at each visit
- Follow OSHA regulations regarding safe handling of chemotherapy and hazardous drugs, including using proper PPE and proper disposal of hazardous drugs
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 1-3 years of related experience
Qualifications
- Valid RN license for the State of Texas
- CHEMO/BIO Therapy certification
- BLS within 30 days of hire (ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration within 12 months of hire for Outpatient Infusion Clinics)