Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Pagosa Springs, CO
Bluebird Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Bluebird Features and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation & stipends
• Weekly Pay
• Day 1 Health Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental plan
• 401k plan with Vanguard
• Guaranteed Stipends on Hospital canceled shifts
• Double OT on 48-hour work weeks
• Paid orientation for onboarding requirements
• Paid medical requirements by Bluebird
• Nurse Referral Bonus Program
• Extension bonuses
• No off-shore recruiters
• Dedicated recruiter available 24/7 to assist with all of your travel contract needs
• Exclusive contract opportunities
• Government contract opportunities

Oncology and Infusion Services Nurse Manager

Position Summary : The Infusion
Services Nurse Manager is responsible for the direct oversight and management
of personnel assigned to the outpatient Infusion services area and the oncology
clinic. This position is responsible for all aspects of daily infusion services
operations and oncology clinic operations and assures provision of care
to patients by utilizing the nursing processes and principles of continuous
quality improvement in collaboration with members of the healthcare team.
Performs various duties to ensure that quality and regulatory requirements of
the department are consistently achieved and assists the Director of Pharmacy
and Oncology in meeting the needs of staff and patients. Responsible for
onboarding and initiating training for oncology/infusion staff. The
Infusion Services Nurse Manager is responsible for outpatient infusion services
including chemotherapy, as well as processing oral specialty medication
prescription authorizations. Must be
proficient in IV insertions for adults, PICC line and Port-a-Cath management, phlebotomy,
blood transfusions, performing nursing H&P/assessment, communication with
ordering physicians and staff, etc. Serves as a
liaison between staff and outside departments/providers to ensure employee and
patient needs are met. Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and
directional initiative with ability to function successfully independently.

Must have Cerner EMR experience.

Qualifications : At all times , the employee shall possess
the following qualifications set forth below.


Education/Training:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or MSN preferred.

Experience:


Prefer at least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse
Infusion experience required
Oncology Infusion experience required

Special Skills, Licenses or
Certifications:

Registered nurse approved/licensed to work in Colorado.
Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel required
Strong customer service and telephone skills required
BLS required, ACLS preferred
ONS Chemo/Bio Certification required
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification preferred

Language Skills:
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express oneself in English 100% of the time
• Additional languages preferred
• Demonstrates ability to listen
• Demonstrates ability to clearly convey thoughts in speech and written word

Physical/Mental/Special Demands:

• Ability to walk at a rapid pace 90% of the time
• Ability to work at heights of 24-40 inches
• Ability to push wheelchairs
• Ability to transfer adult patients from wheelchair to chair, chair to wheelchair
• Able to lift, move, and/or position weights, patients >50 pounds
• Adequate hearing is required to hear/talk with other employees, patients and public in person and on the telephone.
• Adequate sight is required to perform essential functions of the job.
• Work requires the use of computers with exposure to monitors, keyboards, mouse with repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to initiate CPR 100% of the time.
• Must have fine motor skills 100% of the time.
• Ability to work and multi-task at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions 100% of the time.
• Good mental health.
• Demonstrate tact and versatility.
• Must be dependable.
• High degree of self-motivation and directional initiative.
• Ability to function successfully independently.
• Ability to cope and remain calm in escalating situations.
• Must consistently demonstrate compliance with organizational-wide competency statements and performance criteria based on established quality indicators.
• In addition, the physical demands anticipate standing, bending, walking and long periods of sitting.

Work Environment:


Work is performed in an outpatient infusion setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress, and frequent interruptions; noise level is moderate; work may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable diseases; frequent communications, on a daily basis, with the general public, co-workers, vendors and patients. Work may expose employee to liability due to current public consciousness, potential chemical exposure, and potential equipment and device/product hazards.


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