JOB DUTIES Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, charge nurse, supervisor, etc.) Records these observations, changes and reactions accurately, concisely and legibly. Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or significant other. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs.
Based on those conditions and needs, develops and implements individual plan of care with revisions as patient’s condition and needs change. Assess pain, fatigue, nausea and vomiting specific to diagnosis and therapy. Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.
Demonstrates knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments. Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to the patients and administers direct care, by using professional nursing skills and judgments as required. Includes pain assessment, interventions, and re-assessment.
Assists physicians with patient procedures, and exams. Transcribes physician orders accurately and legibly. Administers medications, including IV’s according to hospital policy and procedure.
Administers chemotherapy and biologic therapies according to hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner. Participates in the orientation of new staff and in the clinical experience of students.
Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy provider course with recertification every two years; ONS certification preferred with recertification every four years. Special computer and use of electronic medical records skills utilized.
Recognizes and reports findings outside the normal range for this age group. Observes lab values pertinent to specific diagnosis and therapy. Reports abnormal to physician.
Ability to communicate and serves as a liaison between patient’s family and services needed. Knowledgeable of importance of patient safety assessment. Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS Strength: Medium Work - Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 20 - 50 Lbs. occasionally, 10 - 25 Lbs. frequently or up to 10 Lbs. constantly. Stooping: Occasionally - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Reaching: Frequently - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Handling: Frequently - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears. Fingering: Frequently - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Feeling: Frequently - Noting attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking: Frequently - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing: Frequently - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
Near Acuity: Frequently - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Accommodation: Occasionally - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye.
Color Vision: Frequently - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Two to three years oncology experience, competent intravenous skills.
Completion of Comprehensive Cancer and chemotherapy course for new oncology nurses. ONS chemotherapy provider card required within 6 months of employment. OCN certification preferred.
Current State Nursing License. Communication skills necessary to effectively: Provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other Explain nursing intervention Communicate with other members of the health team. BLS required.
WORKING CONDITIONS Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature changes. A large part of work time is standing or walking. Subject to certain distasteful patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.
May be scheduled overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material. Adherence to Oncology Nursing Guidelines and use of specially designed chemotherapy personal protective equipment is required per hospital policy and procedure.
DISCLOSURE MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA. Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible.
However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.