Research Infusion RN - Medical Center Houston at Oncology Consultants P A

Description

The term nurse clinician describes the nurse whose educational preparation is at the generalist level.  The nurse functions in an expanded role but does not have a master’s or doctoral degree.  The Clinical Research Infusion Nurse is recognized in this practice, in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society’s position, as a registered nurse who has a cancer-specific knowledge base and has demonstrated clinical expertise in oncology nursing practice, in clinical research and has Good Clinical Practice Certification (GCP) per ICH.  

The goal of the Clinical Research Infusion Nurse in oncology patient care is to promote the optimal function of the individual / family throughout the continuum of the disease experience.  This is achieved by integration of physiological and psychosocial components, utilizing the nursing process: 

Benefits:

• Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short-term term and long-term disability
• 401K
• Free parking
• PTO
• Holidays
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Next Level PRIME

Requirements

Essential Functions :

Patient-Centered Care

• Promote optimal functioning of the individual/family throughout the disease experience.
• Integrate physiological and psychosocial components into care using the nursing process.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decision-making and self-care.

Clinical Practice

• Deliver evidence-based oncology nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accountability for the quality and consistency of patient care.
• Document nursing care accurately and in a timely manner.

Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education programs and maintain current knowledge in oncology nursing.
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Research & Compliance

• Comply with institutional and clinical research protocols as applicable.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and best practices in oncology care.

Administrative Support

• Perform indirect nursing activities and administrative tasks that contribute to efficient clinic operations and quality patient care.

Requirements:

• Oncology Nursing experience
• Managing side effects of cancer and cancer treatments
• Good IV skills
• OCN preferred
• Computer literate
• Bilingual - A+ but not mandatory

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