RN - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant - Bethesda, MD - Travel Available!

Company: Maxim Healthcare
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: November 17, 2020

Job Description:

Hematology/Oncology opening in Bethesda, Maryland. This and other rn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com Maxim Healthcare Services is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to provide Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant services on the adult inpatient unit at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the largest research hospital in the country, and travel packages are available!
• Excellent opportunity to gain entry into federal employment • Rewarding experience in public service for your country • Easy travel: federal Property allows you to work on any active, unrestricted state license Benefits include paid time off, paid federal holidays, BCBS health benefits eligibility, employee discount programs, and more!
Responsibilities:

• • Provides specialized oncology nursing care to patients in a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Performs nursing procedures and prescribed medical treatments.
  • Observes and assesses chemotherapy patients' conditions.
  • Assures patient safety and stability; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician; records nursing notes on patient chart.
  • Interviews and observes patients to ascertain medical history and current condition; reviews patients' records; takes vital signs, assesses current condition and pain level.
  • Administers chemotherapy, blood products, IV fluids and medications.
  • Validates chemotherapy doses for accuracy.
  • Reviews and carries out physician's orders.
  • Reports progress and unusual occurrences.
  • Identifies patient needs and healthcare problems; develops goals, service delivery protocols, and nursing plan of care; evaluates patient progress and modifies care plans as needed.
  • Records and reports all information within scope of authority.
  • Performs assessment of patients; evaluates symptoms, and determines essential care required.
  • Prepares patients for physician's examination, and assists in examination and treatment of patient.
  • Educates patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options.
  • Instructs individual patients and family on follow-up care, toxicity and side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
  • Assists in assessment of pain management.
  • Other duties as assigned Requirements:
    • Active, unrestricted RN license in any state
    • Requires 2-3 yrs of recent strong Med Surg, Oncology or Stepdown experience in an acute care setting
    • ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred
    • Current BLS card HoursFull time Day/Night Rotation– 8 and 12 hr shifts with weekends and holidays as neededORFull time Night shift 8 and 12 hr shifts with weekends and holidays as needed For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Hagerty at or email your resume to

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