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Per Diem Nurse - Ambulatory Treatment Center
The ideal candidate will have infusion experience (chemotherapy infusion preferred).
Shift: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 8:30 pm; weekends and holidays available.
Location: May require rotating between all ATC units based on business need: ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP).
- Infusions administered may include (but are not limited to) standard of care and research chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, blood products, IVIG, growth factors, antibiotics, electrolytes and hydration.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to assess and educate patients and family/caregivers to ensure future care needs are met.
- Develops collaborative, professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.
- IV insertion and venous access device management
- Accurate administration and monitoring of infusions via a variety of routes (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous)
- Performing an independent double-check for chemotherapy administration
- Safe handling and disposal of chemotherapy to minimize patient and staff exposure to hazardous drugs
- Continuous infusion pumps (connects and disconnects)
- Management of treatment related side effects and adverse reactions
- Minimizing the risk for infection among patients who are actually or potentially immunocompromised
- Knowledge needed to facilitate early detection of specific side effects that lead to effective self-management of the side effect when it does occur
EDUCATION
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (RN).
EXPERIENCE
Required: One year of relevant clinical nursing experience.
Preferred: Two years of nursing experience; Chemo-infusion experience.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
OCN – Oncology Nursing Certification; certification in oncology or specialty area.
On-site Presence: Is Required
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
