About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Registered Nurse Certified - Hematology Oncology
Responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the assigned practice scope of practices following organization policies and procedures, nursing process guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Monitors ordering and storage of chemotherapy medications and records related information.
- Calculates and verifies with another qualified health professional the body surface area (BSA) of the patient and verify the appropriate dose ordered.
- Prepares patient and administers chemotherapy assessing signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and ensuring patient comfort levels. Performs port draws and maintains ports.
- Monitors and maintains chemotherapy equipment.
- Monitors and ensures documentation of waste chemotherapy.
- Assesses lab values and reports abnormal value to the physician.
- Documents procedures performed and patient communications.
- Acts as liaison for health care personnel, infusion center, laboratories, and pharmaceutical representatives.
- Provides education and responds to patient as directed by the physician.
- Triages patient phone calls and documents discussions about changes in treatment plan and follow-up diagnostic tests in conjunction with the physician.
- Communicates issue/concerns of the patient with the physician that may impact treatment.
- Oversees all non-licensed personnel and office operations according to set protocols.
- Performs other related responsibilities as directed within the RN scope of practice.
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One year of oncology nursing experience.
- Current State of Michigan registered nurse license.
- BLS certification or equivalent through the Military Training Network (MTN).
- Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) or equivalent Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration course within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
- ONCC Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) within two years of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
