Chemo RN - Full-Time

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

The registered nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients in a comprehensive cancer center setting, including outpatient infusion services, radiation therapy, and other oncology services. This role involves administering treatments, managing patient symptoms, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient centered care. Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in the unit on a particular shift, in accordance with established patient care plan and philosophy.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Cancer Center and/or Director of Nursing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree required.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years nurse experience in an acute healthcare setting preferred

License/Certification

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Tennessee

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Therapeutic Options Training- Full time staff only required

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate- if administering chemotherapy

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission/Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Anti-Coagulant Safety

Biohazard Waste

CAUTI

Fall Management

Hand Hygiene

Incident/Occurrence Reports

Isolation Precautions

Medication Safety

Moderate Sedation

Pain Assessment and Management

Restraints (Safety)

Restraints (Adults)

Restraints (Pediatric)

SDS

Seizure Precautions

Standard Precautions

Unacceptable Abbreviations

Universal Protocol

Waived Testing

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior

Biopsy Assistance

Blood Patch Assistance

Chemotherapy

Direct Laryngoscopy Assistance

Life Port

PAP Smear Assistance

PICC Line Insertion Assistance

Radiation Assistance

Department Specific Patient Specialty Area: Darryl Worley Cancer Center

Ability to implement plan of care for patient in the cancer center according to the area. Accurately reviews physician’s orders and ensures implementation according to schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PATIENT CARE:

Monitors patient condition throughout shift according to unit care standards.

Demonstrates ability to interpret changes in patient condition and abnormal lab values as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.

Works with the patient or family in the development of the plan of care.

Implements plan of care within established time frame.

Accurately orders appropriate tests on computer terminal.

Requests consultation, based on assessment data, to assist in problem solving or facilitation of care as evidenced by random observation and documentation in the medical record.

Administers medications, including I.V. fluids, according to policy and procedure.

Administers and accounts for all controlled substances according to established policy and procedure.

Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care at appropriate intervals during the shift.

Administers/assists with chemotherapy medication and oncology education.

Assists with radiation administration, scheduling, monitoring, and education.

Provides basic teaching if applicable and documents teaching and outcomes in the medical record.

Reports changes in the patient’s condition and/or adverse patient response to physician and other health care professionals.

Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.

Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees.

Maintains acceptable standards of patient care.

Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.

Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.

Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand.

Participates in planning changes and improvements.

OTHER DUTIES

Participates in hospital safety programs.

Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.

Is resourceful and calm in emergencies.

Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.

Displays concern and initiative.

Observes and supports hospital policy.

Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.

Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.

Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.

Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action.

Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures

Keeps Cancer Center Director or Director of Nursing informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity	Occasionally (1-33%)	Frequently (34% to 66%)	Continuously (67% to 100%)
Sitting	X
Walking			X
Standing			X
Bending		X
Squatting		X
Climbing	X
Kneeling		X
Twisting		X
Lifting		X
Carrying		X
Pushing		X