Infusion and Oncology Registered Nurse

Infusion and Oncology Registered Nurse

Position Description:

The Infusion and Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients diagnosed with cancer. This role involves assessing patient needs, administering treatments, monitoring responses to therapies, and providing education and emotional support to patients and their families throughout the cancer care continuum in both clinic and infusion settings.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs related to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cancer treatments according to established protocols. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and manage side effects effectively.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, nurse navigators, social workers, and pharmacists, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide education to patients and their families about cancer treatments, side effects, and supportive care options. Empower patients to make informed decisions about their care.
• Offer compassionate support and counseling to patients and families, addressing their concerns and emotional needs throughout the treatment process.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, laboratory results, and overall progress. Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in electronic health records.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' rights and preferences are respected throughout their care journey.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety within the oncology unit.
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies related to patient care, including administering life-saving measures as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts MH ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. MH does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described; those features may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons deemed appropriate by MH.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 or over lbs
• Working irregular hours including after hours
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of oncology medications and treatment protocols
• Must be able to pass a