Oncology Infusion APRN with the Brown Cancer Center

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

UofL Health – UofL Physicians is seeking a full-time APRN who will provide evidence-based care to adult patients receiving various types of treatments for cancer, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.  The Infusion APRN will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient-centered care utilizing knowledge of infusion therapy, standards and principles of oncology nursing practice, standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies, side effects management, and critical thinking skills.  This employee will demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgement, and communication skills, perform appropriate patient assessments, review lab parameters, provide education and support, administer infusion therapies, and obtain and maintain appropriate venous access. Additionally, this position has administrative responsibilities that oversee the other infusion providers within the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Performs nursing assessment and identifies changes in patient status by
  recognizing signs/symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
• Communicates pertinent information concerning treatment and any treatment-related side effects.
• Obtains medication reconciliation with every patient encounter.
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on oncology knowledge, policies/procedures, protocols, standards, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Obtains physician orders, provides nursing care, documents assessments, and provides patient education regarding all modalities of infusion treatment and potential side effects.
• Reviews and identifies abnormal lab values and other diagnostic tests appropriately and communicates to the appropriate provider.
• Reviews and verifies appropriate parameters before initiating treatment; performs calculations of ANC, BSA, and dosage following established policies and procedures. Administers chemotherapy proficiently by all routes (IV, SQ, IM, IP, Central line, Peripheral, and PO) in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines, in addition to other standards (ASCO, INS, OSHA, NIOSH, and NCCN)
• Monitors patient for adverse reactions and provides appropriate treatment.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, including clinical trials, to ensure compliance with all treatment requirements and procedures; ensures appropriate documentation is completed and reports changes in patient condition/adverse event to the appropriate provider.

Other Functions:

• Addresses any patient issues/concerns and follow-up treatments scheduled.
• Provides education and materials to patients/families specific to treatment and side effects; adjusts teaching style to meet the needs of the patient and family; documents all education.
• Participates in quality and patient safety/experience and performance improvement initiatives; participates in shared governance and committees representing the Cancer Center; participates in preparation for various accreditation surveys, including FACT, the Joint Commission, and NAPBC.
• Ensures personal continuous professional growth as demonstrated by: maintaining professional certification in Oncology, maintaining chemotherapy provider card, attending and participating in local, regional, and national conferences, and disseminates information to peers; participates in community activities and cancer center projects and initiatives.
• Maintains annual competencies and completes assigned learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned to help the facility, department, and patient within the realm of competency and scope of practice.
• Cross-training in the radiation oncology unit and oncology specialty clinics. Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution. 

Licensure:

Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as an APRN.

Certification:

Current BLS.

Certification:

Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card required. ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN) (preferred) 

Interested candidates please send your CV to Stephanie Rogers, CPRP, Physician Recruiter with UofL Health - UofL Physicians at stephanie.rogers@uoflhealth.org