RN Infusion Oncology Full-time
USA Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Specialist - Mitchell Cancer Institute

USA Health Mobile, AL 36604, US
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Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. 

 

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.


Responsibilities

Assists the oncology physicians in the medical management of outpatients in the Hematology/Oncology clinic; mixes chemotherapy as ordered by the physicians; administers chemotherapy as ordered by the physicians; assists in obtaining appropriate pre and post labs for treatment and evaluation of patients; implements teaching strategies related to the education of patients and families regarding illness, therapy and home care on an outpatient basis to include distribution of pamphlets and handouts; maintains familiarity with current methods of treating patients by both state of the art and investigational means through in-services; interacts by phone, letter, or in person with pharmaceutical companies and other agencies in the procurement of medications for indigent patients; interacts with physicians, patients and staff in a professional manner; maintains inventories of chemotherapy drugs and supplies; orders chemotherapy drugs and supplies for restocking; stays abreast of the cost for chemotherapy drugs and supplies; participates in direct patient care activities; assists physicians with patient examinations, lumbar punctures, biopsies and bone marrow procedures performed in the clinic; dispenses medications and administers injections according to orders to include controlled substances; performs various routine tests to include urinalysis and catheterization; maintains accurate patient records in chemotherapy area; interacts with patients by telephone or in person in a professional manner; ensures that staff are following established policies and procedures in returning calls in a timely manner; schedules and pre-certifies tests and procedures and explains to patients, reviews incoming lab reports and other diagnostic reports and advises physicians of any abnormalities; calls prescriptions to pharmacies as ordered by the physician; schedules appointments for patients with other physicians and departments, as requested by physician; ensures compliance with OSHA and Risk Management in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

 

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.


Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.


Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, two years of professional experience, licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse. ACLS certification obtained within six months of employment and ONS basic certification to administer chemotherapy obtained within three months of employment.


Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. 

 

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

 

 

 

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