Safety Registered Nurse (RN)
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Overview:

The Safety Nurse specializing in chemotherapy mixing is responsible for the safe preparation, handling, and administration of all IV infusion drugs. This role requires a high level of expertise in oncology nursing, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong commitment to patient safety and adherence to regulatory standards. The position is Monday Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET. Additionally, our practice observes several paid holidays and provides a competitive benefits package (see below).

Responsibilities:

• Serves on the Pharmacy & Therapeutics(P&T) Committee
• Works with the Pharmacist to keep Pharmacy policies and procedures current.
• 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 maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Mixes chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Facilitates dose modification by consulting with the nurse charged with the patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptoms management.
• Reviews all chemotherapy orders prior to dispensing to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Confirm the regimen is consistent with currently accepted medical practice as evidenced by safety and efficacy data published in peer reviewed medical literature.
• Completes and confirms admixture and administration directions on all labels.
• Confirm BSA calculation based on height and weight.
• Verifies accuracy of admixture performed by technicians.
• Serve as Practice-wide resource for chemotherapy safety issues.
• Assists in daily pharmacy operations as needed/assigned.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employees, supervisors, other department employees, and physicians so that productivity and positive employee relations are maximized.

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse with at least two years of oncology-related experience.
• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education required; BSN preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) status preferred.
• Current RN Virginia License required.
• Current BCLS certification required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Benefits:

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, profit-sharing contributions for eligible participants, 401K option, a wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great benefits such as tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.