Clinical Supervisor - Outpatient Infusion (onsite role)
Anne Arundel Medical Center (Donner Pavilion), Annapolis, MD
Full Time - Day shift (Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5:00p, no weekends)
Position Objective
The Charge Nurse Ambulatory Medical Oncology is a clinical expert practitioner specific to the unit and/or initiative. The position includes both direct and indirect care in combination with education/staff development as well as designated management functions to promote high quality, cost effective health care. Collaborates with the leadership team in planning and implementation of organizational and department goals. Creates a climate of innovation through role-modeling, consultation, research, and facilitation of learning in collaboration with the clinical team, unit specific leadership, and department staff. Deliver quality professional nursing care as an expert nurse clinician through evidence-based oncology nursing practice. This practice is accomplished through demonstration of clinical competence, knowledge and understanding of ambulatory and oncology nursing standards and practice in ambulatory infusion and oncology nursing practices. The delivery of care will be consistent with guidelines established in the Nurse Practice Act, the Oncology Nursing Society and the nursing standards of AAMC. The nursing care will be high quality, timely, and directed at meeting or exceeding the needs of patients and internal/external customers. Open communication, high professional standards, and a spirit of inquiry are essential in the care delivery.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Delivers evidenced based nursing care consistent with the standards of AAMC, Oncology Nursing and the intravenous nursing standards of care. Demonstrates proficiency and competency in use maintenance and troubleshooting of all types of venous access devices and serves as a nurse expert to support care in other departments as requested.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient, administration of biotherapy, chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other related infusions services.
- Provides education for staff, patients and family members related to biotherapy, chemotherapy or related infusions, services, expected toxicities and interventions. Acts as a resource and consultant for staff, patients, and families, and assists in referrals when necessary for both internal and external resources Social Work, Nutrition, Case Management, Financial Coordinators, Nurse Navigators, Home Health, Hospice, Physical Therapy, and Wound Care.
- Uses SBAR communication tools for documentation of all patient interactions both in person and by telephone consultation via the paper or electronic record to maintain communication with the care team.
- Utilizes information technology according to established processes at AAMC to advance care coordination and communication.
- Responds to inquiries from physicians, nurses, patients and families in established time frames to promote improvement of clinical outcomes and efficiency.
- Presents and participates in nursing rounds, case presentations or nursing committees to maintain and share knowledge of ambulatory oncology practice.
- Collaborates with and participates in the care of research patients in the identification, education, and documentation and compliance of patients on clinical trials and protocols. Collaborates with leadership including Medical Director, Pharmacy Manger/Director and Nurse Director, in the development and implementation and monitoring of quality/performance and outcomes, improvement activities aimed at continually improving patient outcomes.
- Develops educational materials and programs to support nurse, patient and family education.
- Participates in the development of evidenced based nursing practice with the Nurse Practice Council and the other shared leadership councils of AAMC Nursing. Participates in local, regional and national oncology nursing programs to advance the practice of nursing and delivery of care.
Educational/Experience Requirements
- Required: Licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Masters in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of four years oncology nursing experience with demonstrated progressive leadership or clinical responsibilities.
- Required: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course.
Required License/Certifications
- Oncology Nursing Certification with Advanced Oncology Certification preferred. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course.
- Required to keep the ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card renewed every 24 months.
- CPR- American Heart Association Health Care Provider.
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.
Physical Demands -
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.
Luminis Health Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
- Wellness Programs
- Eligible for shift differentials/OT
- Employee Assistance Programs and more
- Benefit offerings based on employment status
