Position Details


Position Title: Registered Nurse or OCN RN - PRN Position

Location: Venice Healthpark Office

This job description does not constitute an offer of employment or employment contract.

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                   This is a PRN position based in Venice.

Reports To: Office Manager

 Position Summary: Assists physician in the care and teaching of patients.

 Required Qualifications:  Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Florida, with experience in IV therapy. Experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital is required. Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential. Must have strong critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.  Current CPR & BLS certifications are required. Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills is required. Valid Florida drivers license for travel to clinics.
 
Key Performance Areas:
 
1.      Safely and accurately mix and administer chemotherapeutic agents to patients as ordered by FCS physicians. Will use ONS standards and guidelines. Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and HRS guidelines.
 
2.      Responsible for on going patient assessment.
 
3.      Documentation: Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients. Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications.
 
4.      Will follow the FCS I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
5.      Teaching: Act as moderator/instructor for chemotherapy classes as needed. Educate patients and (when appropriate), family about medications, side effects and planned treatment course. Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
 
6.      Telephone triage: Includes prioritizing incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent. Must respond accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
 
7.      Supplies: Includes assisting with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon. Recommend purchase of new items as needed. Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
 
8.      Nucleus: Have working knowledge of dispensing medications via Nucleus. Able to perform cycle count. Restock medications within appropriate time frame. Enters all appropriate patient charges into Nucleus.
 
9.      Meetings: Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings. Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
 
  1. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
 
  1. Assist in training new employees to related job duties.
 
  1. Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs. 
 
13.Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient    privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law. Adheres to FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.
 
Expectation for all Employees:
Support the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership.      
 
This job description in no way states or implies that the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor or other management personnel. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.   Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.                     
 
Working conditions: Medical office/clinic.
Essential Physical Requirements:
·         Ability to travel independently throughout the facility to access information from other departments.
·         Excellent manual dexterity for starting IVs and administering treatment to patients. Must be able to reach, grasp, handle and write.
·         Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach above head, lift, carry, push/pull, and respond quickly in order to perform patient care quickly.
·         Ability to lift and assist patients in and out of wheelchairs and treatment chairs.
·         Must be able to see clearly, hear normal and soft tones, (auscultation) and speak clearly.
Essential Mental Requirements:
·         Ability to work under stress, with interruptions and deadlines.
·         Ability to process verbal information and input this information into computer system.
·         Ability to follow complex instructions.
·         Ability to master complex math skills.
·         Ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
·         Ability to think logically and make decisions.
·         Ability to utilize the FCS information system.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills:
·         Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer.
·         Ability to operate modern office business machinery.
·         Ability to operate phone system.
·         Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Essential Sensory Requirements:
·         Ability to converse in calm and friendly manner.
·         Ability to view data on the FCS information system and in various written formats.
Interpersonal Skills:
·         Ability to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, public, and physicians.