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Overview
Job Description:
The chemotherapy infusion RN cares for patients with cancer, hematology disorders and other medical conditions. They administer chemotherapy, IV fluids, blood products and supportive medications. The RN will display safe handling of antineoplastic medications. The RN will monitor various lab results such as ANC and creatinine to assist the provider in determining need for treatment regimen changes or other interventions.
The RN must possess good communication skills to interact with patients, family members, and medical colleagues. The RN will educate patients regarding their treatment options, procedures, side effects and management of their chemotherapy or immunotherapy, and self-care. The RN will provide emotional support to patients and their family.
The RN must demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in intravenous access, the management of central venous catheters, management of treatment for anaphylaxis and extravasation, and obtain laboratory specimens.
Qualifications/Education/Licensure:
Graduate of a school of Nursing. 6 months of RN experience required. Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. BLS certification within the first six months of employment and maintain BLS certification. The RN should join the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and pass the Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certificate course within 4 weeks of employment at the Cancer Center. This certificate should be renewed every 2 years. The RN should take the Cancer Basics course within the first 8 weeks of employment. The RN should obtain oncology nurse certification (OCN) within 18 months of hire. Recertification of OCN should be maintained every 4 years.
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When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidates job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
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