JOB SUMMARY:

• Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within the clinical specialty. 
• Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost-effectiveness.
• Provides and coordinates infusion activities to assure compassionate and effective patient care.
• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
• A clinically competent Registered Nurse who initiates and monitors specific phases of infusion therapy, central line care with blood drawing, IVP medications, chemotherapy, biotherapy and phlebotomy. 
• This role promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. 
• Current Maryland Registered Nurse license required. 
• Successful completion of ONS Chemotherapy & Bio-therapy training course at time of hire or within six (6) months of hire. 
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. 
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: 

• Minimum of three (3) years’ advanced skills and an appropriate level of clinical expertise in the field of oncology and/or critical care is required. 
• Additionally, one (1) year outpatient experience is preferred. 
• Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and education in order to provide this specialty service in an outpatient environment.
• Successful completion of clinical orientation and IV skill assessment.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to: a) monitor, assess, and record patient progress against a plan of care; b) convey effective verbal and written communications between oncology practice, cancer care team and related programs; c) adjust the plan of care based on assessed changes in patients status; d) handle multiple priorities; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) work independently and take initiative to achieve favorable patient outcomes. Demonstrate skills in: g) planning, implementing, and evaluating patient services; h) making effective decisions; i) critical thinking and problem-solving skills; j) crisis management; k) adapts hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the infusion center; l) verbal and written patient and staff educational programs; m) chemotherapy teaching n) organizing work, setting priorities, meeting deadlines; o) working with physicians and other team members to coordinate patient care; p) ability to work successfully with diverse types of individuals including, management staff, general public, and team members; q) facilitating patient access to community; r) is computer literate

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