Oncology RN

Contacte al anunciante
JOB SUMMARY: Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of, diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit. Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses. Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing Documents charges for services performed and medications administered. Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation /Coumadin therapy. Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies) Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions) Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.). Screens patients routinely for needs and
Area: Tampa ›
Categoría: Empleos ›
Subcategoría: Otros empleos ›
JOB SUMMARY: Provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of, diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Coordinates and performs direct patient care, collaborating with other care providers and team members Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit. Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses. Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and deaccessing implanted ports Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to Tennessee Oncology (TO) standards after training and competency validation Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to TO practice standards Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation and billing Documents charges for services performed and medications administered. Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens Monitors PT/INR results and works with provider to manage anticoagulation /Coumadin therapy. Manages prescription / refill extension requests per TO policy, procedure, standards Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies) Coordinates provision of supportive care with appropriate hospital staff (i.e. blood product transfusions) Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during informed consent process Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.). Screens patients routinely for needs and
Area: Tampa ›
Categoría: Empleos ›
Subcategoría: Otros empleos ›
Contacte al anunciante