Registered Nurse II -Oncology Infusion

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Anchorage (AK)

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USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is seeking a Registered Nurse II for Oncology Infusion in Anchorage. You will provide specialized infusion nursing care, adhering to oncology and infusion standards, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective patient care.

The role requires a current Alaska RN license, with BSN preferred, and offers a comprehensive benefits package within a nonprofit tribal health system.

Qualifications

Knowledge of oncology/infusion and general nursing principles.
Ability to manage high patient volumes and multiple patients.
Current RN license in Alaska; BLS required.

Responsibilities

Administers infusion therapies including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Performs phlebotomy and therapeutic phlebotomy.
Maintains vascular access devices and monitors sites.
Documents in electronic health records and reports significant changes.
Educates patients and families on therapies and treatment processes.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for follow-up care.
Ensures infection control and rapid response when needed.

Skills

Oncology infusion

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

CPR

Collaboration

Education

RN license Alaska

BSN preferred

OCN certification preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse II -Oncology Infusion - 5687

US:AK:Anchorage | Nursing | Full-Time

Posted a month ago

Description

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
Discounted Pet Insurance
Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency Travel Assistance
Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference forqualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Provide professional Oncology/Infusion nursing care according to Oncology Nursing Society standards and Infusion Nursing Society standards.

Responsibilities:

Administers comprehensive clinical therapeutic Infusion services such as complex chemotherapy regimens, immunotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, iron and hydration therapies.

P erforms phlebotomy and therapeutic phlebotomy services.

M aintains and cares for vascular access devices, central and peripheral.

D emonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of administration and handling of antineoplastic/hazardous drugs.

D emonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of hazardous medication spill management.

D emonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanical patient lift.

A bility to manage high patient volumes and manage multiple patients at one time.

R eviews laboratory tests results and reports clinical significant results to medical provider.

P erforms an assessment of all assigned patients, prior to therapy as well as an ongoing assessment during treatment thereby ensuring patient safety and stability.

A bility to recognize adverse signs and symptoms which are not always apparent and to react promptly in emergency situations, including the implementation of life saving procedures and acting as a member of the "Rapid Response Team" for the Infusion Center and Oncology Clinic.

D ocuments in the electronic health record current condition and reports significant changes to medical provider.

V alidates chemotherapy/Immunotherapy orders and other medical provider orders for accuracy.

Ed ucates patients, family members and caregivers on infusion therapies and treatment process.

P rovides one hour of pre-chemotherapy/immunotherapy education session to Oncology patients when Nurse Practitioner (NP) unavailable.

C ollaborates with interdisciplinary professional staff, patient, family and caregivers to ensure appropriate clinical follow-up plan and continuity of care.

C linical resource on chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration for inpatient nurses. Provides 4-hour clinical introduction to chemotherapy/Immunotherapy administration to inpatient nurses.

M aintains records, inventory and physical security of drugs, medical supplies. Orders and restocks supplies as needed.

A dheres to infection control practices to maintain a safe Infusion Center environment. Manages the interface between the patient and medical technology to ensure a safe, respectful and humane environment.

E valuates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations, identifying short and long-term professional goals.

U tilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice. Adheres to, up to date, ONS/INS and institutional policies and procedures to administer Infusion services.

I nteracts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

M akes decisions so that actions taken on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner, and care is delivered in a nonjudgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity preserving patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

C ollaborates with the patient, family, caregivers and other health care providers in the formation of overall goals and the plan of care as well as in decisions related to care and the delivery of services.

C onsiders factors related to safety, effectiveness, evidence based-practice, and cost in planning and delivering patient care, and assists the patient and family in identifying and securing appropriate and available services to address health-related needs.

P erforms other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Knowledge and Skills:

K nowledge of oncology/Infusion and general nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
K nowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques and procedures for the car of patients.
K nowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease .
K nowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions.
K nowledge of hospital and Specialty Clinics’ environments and how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
K nowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients. Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making.
Sk ill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patients and taking effective courses of action.
S kill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
S kill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands from patient, families and team members.
S kill in evaluating health problems and making recommendations based on observations.
S kill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications