Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


+ Obtain and monitor vital signs and observe for drug reactions.

+ Access, assess and care for central lines, particularly venous access ports and PICC lines. Draw blood from central lines as ordered. Troubleshoot line issues.

+ Administer chemotherapy using appropriate precautions and personal protective equipment.

+ Administer non-chemotherapy drugs and blood products.

+ Listen to patients and attend to their physical and emotional needs.

+ Start peripheral IVs, monitor the site and discontinue the IV when treatment is completed.

+ Provide health care education including information on chemotherapy, other drugs and the management of side effects and know when to call the physician.

+ Note all physician orders with date, time and signature. Receive verbal physician orders and read back order per protocol.

+ Complete accurate and pertinent nursing docu...