RN - IV INFUSION CENTER

Location: Lansing, MI

About the role

Responsible for providing professional nursing services and intravenous chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions to 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under established protocols and under the supervision and direction of a physician.
• Assist physician(s) during procedures.
• 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 records of patient interactions, including telephone messages.
• Share relevant information concerning the patient's condition with physician, manager, and other medical staff as appropriate 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 of 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of oncology RN experience in an acute care or outpatient setting.
• Previous outpatient infusion center experience preferred.
• Degree from a school of nursing.
• Ongoing continuing education directly related to the field of oncology.
• Participation in and completion of a basic oncology nursing course.
• 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) OR must maintain 6 oncology-specific CEUs per year.

Skills

• Strong IV skills.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans related to the field of Hematology/Oncology.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with clients, their families, physicians, and other co-workers.
• Ability to develop a plan of care including age-specific needs, physical and safety needs, as well as psychological and educational needs.
• Leadership skills needed to take charge of a situation when necessary and follow through independently.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor a patient's condition and operate office equipment.

Shift: Days
Status: Full-time
Facility: Sparrow Hospital
Experience Level: Under 4 Years