RN Infusion Cancer Services Asheville

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Asheville
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Description REGISTERED NURSE INFUSION CANCER SVCS ASHEVILLE AdventHealth Hendersonville/Park Ridge 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville NC 28792 Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Hendersonville * Community involvement * Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina * Great benefits * Co-workers who feel like family * Faith based environment Work Hours/Shift FT Days, 40 hours per week You Will Be Responsible For: · Assists physicians in providing care to patients with oncology and hematology conditions. · Maintains accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, vital signs, responses, and assessment of changes. · Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. · Communicates effectively with front office staff to coordinate patient care. · Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum supervision · Shows responsibility for own professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. · Maintains current knowledge of medications and chemotherapy drugs and correct drug administration while following the Five Medication Rights to reduce medication errors. · Prioritizes care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Qualifications What You Will Need: * Licensed RN in the state of North Carolina required * OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification within one year of hire required (nor required for PRN) * Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred * Chemotherapy and Biotherapy experience preferred * Chemo/Bio course by PRH Cancer Services within three months of hire required * Current BLS certification required * Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing required * Additional languages preferred Job Summary Perform chemotherapy administration, physician assistance, information gathering, sample collection, patient education, patient follow-up, supply maintenance and consultation. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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