Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Oncology RN with chemotherapy administration skills and an active HI RN license for a Medical Oncology contract position.

Details

• Medical Oncology unit with 18 semi-private bays
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• 13-week contract assignment
• Epic EMR used for documentation
• Holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active HI RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of oncology nursing experience
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy administration
• Skilled in accessing port-a-caths, PICCs, and Hickman catheters
• Experience performing venipuncture and managing PICC and Hickman dressings

Additional Information

• Independently administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and various injections per provider orders
• Access central lines and perform related dressing changes and lab draws
• Monitor and document patient responses to IV therapies and treatments
• Notify the Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner of unusual occurrences and initiate emergency action as needed
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education on medications, treatments, side effects, and disease management
• Verify informed consent prior to chemotherapy administration
• Demonstrate proper handling, administration, and disposal of hazardous drugs and appropriate PPE usage
• Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend an employee health appointment the following Friday