Oncology

Description: CONTRACT - RN - BMT/ONC (694) - 13 WEEKS - 7:00P-7:00AONS/ONCC, TCT exp, No Call RequiredWe need TCT experience and the full (not fundamental) ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification.Just as a reminder, here is our specific chemo administration requirement : ONS link: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate | ONS Notice that it is 15.25 contact hours. There is another one offered through ONS that is only 9 contact hours but due to the high volume of chemo we administer, that fundamental certificate will not do. Also, I have attached a snip-it of our policy that explains why we have this requirement of our travelers: POLICY: Special procedures in the ordering, storage, preparation, administration, transport, and disposal of antineoplastic medications are necessary to provide adequate safety to personnel handling these agents. All personnel must adhere to the procedures outlined below. Please refer to HCA CWT division Handling Hazardous Drugs in the Healthcare Setting policy for reference to all hazardous drugs.

PROCEDURE: I.

Chemotherapy guidelines: A. Chemotherapy shall be prepared only by specially trained pharmacy personnel. B. Only RNs with documented competency and who have successfully completed the ONS/ONCC chemotherapy certificate course may be allowed to administer chemotherapy. C. Employees who are known to be pregnant or who are breastfeeding shall not prepare chemotherapy

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Data Collection: Unit Information: Location: South

Austin Medical Center Building: Main Floor: 6th

Order Detail: Facility

Department Number: 69477 Discipline: Cell therapy transplant Quantity: 4

Target Start Date: January Shift: Am and PM 12 hours

Call Requirements: None Weekends: rotating General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 24 Number of Staff 51

Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 CNC, 7RN, 2 PCT o Night Shift - 1CNC, 7 RN, 1PCT Patient Ratios 1:3 or 1:4 Type of equipment alaris pumps, EMR Meditech Permanent Positions on Unit? (Y/N) 6 Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)

Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Oncology experience Chemo certification through ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy immunotherapy Certificate 15.25 contact hours. Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. BMT experience CAR-T experience List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Chemotherapy/biotherapy treatment/ blood product administration Frequent lab draw/ Cell transplants Best personality Fit: Detail oriented team player

Dress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire. Scrub Color - navy

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. No artificial or gel nails, masks required in patient care areas Awards/Recognition: Feel free to include items such as links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards, reigning annual chili cook-off winners, etc. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. *Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent. :91