Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion

Role:

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices and maintains office hours as directed by department manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Administer intravenous medications. Documents administration and side effects in the medical record. Instructs patient and family regarding medications, side effects and treatment instruction.
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs related work as required.

Performance Measures:

• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning with physician and other health care professionals such as home care, dietary, and hospice.
• Involves patient and family in care planning and attempts to establish interventions specific to the individual needs of the patient.
• Reviews laboratory indices and appropriately instructs patient regarding conservation of energy, infection, and bleeding precautions.