The OTEC Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care, including patient education and the management of patients undergoing treatment for malignant diagnoses.
Coordination of hospital admissions to and from IPOP.
The Registered Nurse (RN) supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family; assesses the needs of the patient undergoing infusion treatment; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; and teaches patients, families, orients colleagues and peers.
The RN administers IV hydration, blood products, chemotherapy, biotherapy and immunotherapy. They are also responsible for managing the unexpected needs of the patient through their treatment journey.
- High?acuity symptom monitoring for CRS, neurotoxicity, infection, dehydration, and infusion reactions
- Support protocol-specific monitoring, specimen collection, toxicity assessment support, and required documentation/compliance activities.
- Support for FACT accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Coordination of admissions and follow up from IPOP.
Expectations
- Demonstrated ability to start IV?s, access ports and maintain vascular access
- Demonstrated ability to manage the complex needs of each individual patient.
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations
- Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers)
- Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skill within all levels of the health care team
- Participate in program building experiences to facilitate safe practice.