RN - Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion Clinic

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. The Oncology RN is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient/family teaching and triage as well as direct patient care including chemotherapy, biologic therapy and other therapeutic infusions and order entry. Provides clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. This union role is 40 hours weekly; hours will be discussed during interview. Alternating weekends with major holidays off.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessment, patient/family teaching and triage
Provides direct patient care including chemotherapy, biologic therapy and other therapeutic infusions and order entry
Provides clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the treatment of the patient's condition
Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care
Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork
Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions
Administers and disposes of chemotherapy as required by regulatory guidelines. Documents administration of chemotherapy
Administers and follows related research protocols
Executes and documents ongoing patient communication
Delivers advanced phone triage per provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patient's needs
Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment guidelines
Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider
Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing
May inventory medical and surgical supplies, pharmaceutical and controlled substances to ensure adequate supply levels, verify expiration dates, document utilization, and optimize organizational efficiency and space utilization
Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance
Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient
Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider
Assists with coordinating external disease management and case management organizations
Completes apheresis for stem cell collections if designated as one of the stem cell collection Hematology and Oncology Registered Nurses

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Three medical plan choices , including expanded network options
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous PTO that accrues quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners