Registered Nurse Infusion
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Infusion Center
The MedStar Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC)
Infusion Unit is a 39 chair department specializing in the
administration of Chemotherapy, Biotherapy and Blood Products. The
Lombardi Infusion Unit is part of MedStar Georgetowns Comprehensive
Cancer Center, established in 1971. LCCC was initially designated
by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 1974 and achieved NCI
comprehensive status in 1990. The mission of LCCC is to improve the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer through innovative
basic science, clinical research, patient care, community outreach
and the training of cancer specialists of the future.
The Lombardi Infusion Unit is comprised of two divisions, a
Clinical Trials Infusion Center and a Standard of Care Infusion
Center. The patient population includes all hematologic diseases
and cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, ITP, sickle cell
anemia), autologous transplant patients, oncologic solid tumor and
a wide range of medical diagnoses. The Magnet nurses in the
Lombardi Infusion Unit provide expert care for their patients,
while focusing on cura personalis, care for the whole person.
General Summary of Position:
The professional nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive
care in an ambulatory setting for patients in Adult
Hematology/Oncology. Responsibilities include assessment of
physical and psychosocial needs, patient education, and the
administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products
along with other infusion therapies. The nurse evaluates the
patient's response to interventions and implements appropriate
changes and also assist in symptom management, coordination of
internal and external resources, triaging unexpected patient visits
and facilitating communication between all members of the health
care team. These functions are performed in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University
Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Schedule:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a not-for-profit,
acute-care teaching and research hospital with 609 beds located in
Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the Jesuit principle of cura
personaliscaring for the whole personMedStar Georgetown is
committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and
treatment options within a trusting and compassionate
environment.
MedStar Georgetown's centers of excellence include neurosciences,
transplant, cancer and gastroenterology. Along with Magnet nurses,
internationally recognized physicians, advanced research and
cutting-edge technologies, MedStar Georgetown's healthcare
professionals have a reputation for medical excellence and
leadership.About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation
and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians
work in a variety of settings across our health system, including
10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the
largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly
respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the
medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for
more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the
next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education
and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health
offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal
fulfillment.Required
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