Job Description

Overview Nurses in the Hematology/Oncology Infusion Suite at New London Hospital provide high quality and comforting care to patients with chronic illness, including autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, and cancer. Applicants should be proficient in IV skills and ideally have experience with care and use of central venous access devices (e.g. implanted ports). Major duties include administration of biologic medications, chemotherapy, and blood products, as well as monitoring and responding to infusion related reactions. Important skills include communication, attention to detail, and collaboration with peers. Responsibilities Clinical: * Coordinates patient care with providers, as appropriate. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards. * Triages patient calls and documents in the medical record. * Oncology Clinic * Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of oncology patients. * Administers anti-neoplastic agents and other medications adhering to NLH guidelines. * Assists physician with the examination/evaluation of oncology/infusion patients. * Provides patient resources as needed, including but not limited to referrals for social services and other needs related to treatment. Administrative & Clerical: * Assists in the development of nursing policies and procedures related to the care of patients receiving specialty services. * Maintains accurate records on each patient. * Assists in registering new patients, scheduling appointments and follow-ups on missed appointments, as necessary. * Assists in the preparation of operational and capital budgets for the oncology clinic. * Prepares patient education. * Coordinates patient prescription refills. * Oncology Clinic * Documents assessments, plan of care, treatment and response to nursing care for oncology/infusion patients. Clinic Maintenance: * Keeps patient care areas clean and neat. * Ensures availability of supplies and equipment. * Oncology Clinic * Ensures that equipment is in working condition and good repair, reporting concerns as necessary. Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * 1-3 years combined experience in infusion-related setting. Experience with administration of chemotherapy preferred. * ONS Fundamental Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card (within 6 months of hire). * Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred Required Licensure/Certifications REQUIRED LICENSE(S): • Licensed RN with NH eligibilityREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • (BLS) Basic Life Support * Area of Interest:Nursing * FTE/Hours per pay period:Other * Shift:Day * Job ID:35369 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | NLH Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Temporary work, Part time, Shift work,

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