Chemotherapy/Infusion Registered Nurse (RN)

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC with Chemotherapy/Infusion (RNs). The Chemo RNs are expected to do the following:

The Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) under the supervision of the nurse manager, the Chemotherapy/Infusion staff nurse maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients requiring immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy within the Infusion Suite. The RN will provide care based on to individuals, families, and groups based on the standards of the American Nursing Association and Oncology Nursing Society.

• Identifies physiological, psychological, social, and environmental variables affecting the functional status of the chemotherapy/infusion patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the various staged of adult and geriatric patients in the Chemotherapy/Infusion Suite.
• Chemo/Infusion RN assesses, monitors, and treats patient response to antineoplastic and/or immunotherapy treatments and hematology/oncology related health problems.
• Able to function effectively in an emergency and/or during an infusion/transfusion reaction. Proactively intervenes to prevent complications.
• Chemo/Infusion RN can assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients’ requirements relative to their physical, emotional, and age-specific needs.
• Provides care as needed and as outlined in medical center policies related to administration of antineoplastic and immunotherapy treatment.
• Chemo/Infusion RN is responsible for administering, monitoring, documenting, and evaluating interventions and treatments provided in the Chemotherapy/Infusion Suite and/or related to hematologic/oncologic related problems.
• These interventions may include: Airway management/provision of BLS, appropriate use of AED, venipuncture, access and management of Port-A-Cath and PASport implanted devices as well as peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) devices, interpret laboratory values, transfusion of blood and blood components, and safe management of chemotherapy spills, 12 Lead electrocardiographic monitoring, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/PEG tube care, indwelling and/or intermittent urinary catheterization, administration of high alert medications and/or immunotherapy and any other medications or treatments administered in the Chemotherapy/Infusion Suite.
• Assumes responsibility for developing teaching plans based on individualized patient needs, discusses patient concerns, and answers questions relevant to care. Plans and implement interventions that promote health, enhance patient stability, and prevent complications with the goal of achieving and maintaining optimal patient response. Plans alternative interventions for Chemotherapy/Infusion Suite patients with unique needs.
• Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions utilizing approved VA forms and/or computerized programs and advise providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information.
• Contract Chemo/Infusion RN performs other treatments and diagnostic tests such as blood sugar testing and other tests required as part of patient treatment. Demonstrates a working knowledge of immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy laboratory tests/results, medication, and/or drugs.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs, providing care as necessary and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient’s medical condition and refers patient to other disciplines or services as needed (nutrition, social work, etc.).
• Medication management to include administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society guidelines, blood products, iron, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids.
• Works closely with others on the Chemotherapy & Infusion team and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings. Acts in adherence to standards of nursing care I accordance with ethical principles.
• Maintains responsibility for providing coverage to the Chemotherapy & Infusion center.

• RNs must have a current license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth in the US or the District of Columbia. Proof of current license must be provided five business days prior to their first shift, and at the licensure renewal rate. This also applies to all other required certifications.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or in related field or a master’s degree in Nursing or in related field is highly preferred.
• Valid BLS/CPR
• Valid ACLS (preferred)
• at least 3 years of relevant experience