Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology Infusion, Per diem

45877021

Overview

Plan, organize and implement nursing care and education of adult patients, and adult patients undergoing treatment with coumadin / warfarin.

Responsibilities

Clinical :

• Coordinates patient care with the Primary Care Provider and other care providers, as appropriate.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards.
• Inform patients of PT results, dose of medication to take, and time frame for follow-up.
• Recognizes patient problems and refers any concerns regarding medication regimen, bleeding, or other adverse physical conditions to the physician.
• Assists patients arriving in the clinic, and takes vital signs as needed, referring patients to the physician’s office or ER, as indicated.
• Performs prothrombin / INR blood tests and records appropriately.
• Ensures patients are knowledgeable regarding their medication, providing additional education as needed.

Administrative & Clerical :

Clinic Maintenance :

Qualifications

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more : Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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