Registered Nurse job at Blue Ridge Cancer Care in Roanoke

Blue Ridge Cancer Care is presently looking of Registered Nurse on Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:36:56 GMT. Registered Nurse Blue Ridge Cancer Care has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with Infusion experience in Roanoke, VA. Scope: Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes...

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Location: Roanoke Virginia

Description: Blue Ridge Cancer Care is presently looking of Registered Nurse right now, this job will be placed in Virginia. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Blue Ridge Cancer Care has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with Infusion experience in Roanoke, VA.

Scope:
Provides professional nursing care for patients following estab! lished standards and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Registered Nurse includes:

Mixes and administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician. Assists physician with exams and procedures. Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes.
Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols. Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnorm! al labs, x-rays, scans, drug reactions and initiates appropria! te action.
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures. Completes all chemotherapy charge forms. Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage. Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique. Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, medications and blood products, to include, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion de! vices.
Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart. Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician. Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants. Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material. Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary. Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed. Pro! vides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
Follows! OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Requirements for Registered Nurse includes:
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
Years of experience necessary for each level.
RN I - Requires 0-3 years experience
RN II - Minimum of three years nursing experience
RN III - Minimum of seven years nursing experience.
Experience in an oncology environment is required.
Current or pending oncology certification preferred.
Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Current CPR certification require! d.
Must maintain continuing education requirements.
Highly motivated and organizational skills.
Positive, upbeat, professional personality.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Blue Ridge Cancer Care.

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This job starts available on: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 18:36:56 GMT

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