Description:
Position Summary:
Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Responsible for providing professional, safe, quality care. Coordinate and administer chemotherapy/biotherapy medications in adherence to practice policy and ONS standards. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in compliance with practice policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Chemotherapy Drug Administration:
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Conduct accurate calculation, preparation, and administration of chemotherapy medications.
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Verify lab values prior to the administration of chemotherapy. Ability to mix chemotherapy/biotherapy in accordance to protocol guidelines.
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Assess patients prior to, during, and after the administration of any medication.
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Maintain current knowledge of chemotherapy protocols.
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Knowledge of infusion pump operation and maintenance.
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Facilitate dose modifications according to physician and protocol guidelines.
Patient Care:
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Communicate with physicians, co-workers and other care coordinators as appropriate.
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Asses patient for changes in condition, including, but not limited to; abnormal labs, x-rays, scans, and drug reactions. Initiate appropriate action.
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Assess patient for treatment related side effects and/or symptoms related to their disease process and/or disease progression.
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Document patient data, including, but not limited to; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication and patient condition changes, patient teaching, and medication administration in chart.
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Maintain an efficient patient flow through infusion room.
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Triage patient phone calls as needed; documents relevant information in patient chart.
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Ability to assess patient/family needs and provide the necessary education.
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Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patient. Refers patient and/or family to appropriate supportive services.
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Manage patient medication refills and document in chart.
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Act as a patient advocate while providing privacy and confidentiality.
Requirements:
Additional Skills and Abilities:
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Maintain a clean work environment.
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Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth by participating in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
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Act as resource to other medical and office staff.
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Follow OSHA guidelines for chemotherapy agents, biohazardous waste, and any potential blood borne pathogens.
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Maintain knowledge of reimbursement procedures. Assure preauthorization, financial counseling, and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to medication administration.
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Complete charge encounters accurately.
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Comply with all rules, regulations and procedures of the practice. Adhere to practice guidelines.
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Inform Clinical Manager of clinic needs and/or concerns related to work environment.
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Travel/float to other Palo Verde clinics as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
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Excellent customer service skills, both verbal and written.
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Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office.
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Onco experience a plus.
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Excellent knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations.
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Work overtime if there is a need (with Manager approval).
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Attend all mandatory in-services and meetings.
Education and/or Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing is preferred.
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Minimum one year of chemotherapy experience preferred.
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Current Arizona RN State Board of Nursing license required.
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Current CPR Certification required.
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ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Providers Card required.