Chemotherapy Nurse (IV Therapy Nurse)

To ensure the effective administration of intravenous medication and ensuring that excellent patient care is being provided during therapy sessions.

A.      Patient Assessment

1.          Responsible for initial patient assessment and development of care plan.

2.          Carries out Doctor’s orders with strict compliance.

3.          Provides health teaching to patients to manage expectations and provide excellent health care service.

B.      IVT Administration

1.          Prepares and sterilizes all equipment necessary for procedure.

2.          Conducts proper site location of insertion, ensuring minimal discomfort to patients and identifying good locations for insertion.

3.          Provides supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements and other oncology treatments as prescribed.

4.          Ensures proper flushing and dressing as required by the patient’s situation.

5.          Monitors patient response to treatment and reports status and changes to referring doctor.

C.   Infection Control and Emergency Response

1.          Strict compliance of infection control policies, taking note of possible infections and complications and immediately informing the doctor.

2.          Responds promptly and appropriately to emergency patient needs.

D.   Administrative

1.          Charts and records patient information for record-keeping.

2.          Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to government guidelines and regulations.

E.       Other Related Tasks or Functions:

1.       Performs any other functions and tasks that may be assigned by the Head- IVT.

2.       Strictly observes good housekeeping and cleaning chores in work areas.

3.       Observes and practices safety rules and regulations (Performs 5S) strictly.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position, which may be added from time to time.

·      Understanding of chemotherapy and other intravenous treatment procedures

·      Awareness of life support and CPR

·      General awareness of infection control procedures

·      Knowledge of cancer treatment medications and reagents

A.      Technical Competencies

1.       Familiar with the primary functions and procedures of the IVT Unit.

2.       Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

3.       Able to apply direct nursing care to patients and utilize this for providing excellent customer service.

B.      Behavioral Competencies

1.       Compassionate

2.       Tolerant of Ambiguity

3.       Enthusiastic

4.       Steadfast

5.       Responsible

6.       Trustworthy

7.       Flexible

8.       Excellent communications and interpersonal relations

·   Graduate of BS Nursing

·   Licensed Nurse under the Professional Regulations Commission

·   1-2 years experience in IVT and/or Dialysis

·   Licensed Intravenous Therapist

·   Updated Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support certification.

·   With background in infection control practices

·   Preferably with ISO training, but not required.

·   Infusion Pump

·   Biohazard Cabinet