APN Consulting
RN (Registered Nurse)
APN Consulting, Bronx, New York, United States, 10400
Unit NotesDepartment: Chemo/Infusion | RN*Required Certifications: BLS ACLS*
- # beds/Chairs: 10 chemo chairs, 6 infusion/Iron chairs.- Average # of patients/day: 30-35 iron infusions per day (1 about every 30 minutes), 12-19 chemo infusions per day.- Nurse: Patient Ratios: 6 RNs on at a time. 4 to be Chemo certified. 2 do not need to be certified (will do Iron and otherinfusions). RNs average 6 patients throughout the day.- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS.- Common diagnosis: Cancer, rheumatology, immune disease conditions, hydration, CKD, etc.- Experience: Chemotherapy infusion experience, at least 1 year. IV starts, central line dressing changes & accessing.On time- punctuality. Open to first time travelers.- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: None- Common infusions: Chemotherapy, blood products, iron, hydration, biologics, GI, Rheumatology infusions, & the rest isvarious infusions.- Job duties: IV starts, accessing central lines, central line dressing changes, infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy (removingone unit of blood). Lab draws- central lines, PCT and lab to assist as well.- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge Nurse- does take a full assignment (trying to get him to take less).- Patient care techs on this unit: PCT to do patient intake, VS and phlebotomy assist, among other PCT general duties.- EMR: AllScripts- Shifts & Scheduling: 10 hour shifts. 8a-630p 4 days a week, self schedule the one day off and manager to balance.- Weekend Requirement: None- Holiday Requirement: None- Is there a call or standby requirement?: None- Floating Requirements: None- Scrub Color: Royal Blue- Unit/department specific orientation: General facility orientation, and 2 weeks with the educator/ preceptors, andongoing education to new drugs/reps that come in. Notes and education charting, and pharmacist- in clinic they cometo education.
Date Entered On: 8/13/2024
- # beds/Chairs: 10 chemo chairs, 6 infusion/Iron chairs.- Average # of patients/day: 30-35 iron infusions per day (1 about every 30 minutes), 12-19 chemo infusions per day.- Nurse: Patient Ratios: 6 RNs on at a time. 4 to be Chemo certified. 2 do not need to be certified (will do Iron and otherinfusions). RNs average 6 patients throughout the day.- Required Certifications: BLS ACLS.- Common diagnosis: Cancer, rheumatology, immune disease conditions, hydration, CKD, etc.- Experience: Chemotherapy infusion experience, at least 1 year. IV starts, central line dressing changes & accessing.On time- punctuality. Open to first time travelers.- Are RNs required to titrate drips?: None- Common infusions: Chemotherapy, blood products, iron, hydration, biologics, GI, Rheumatology infusions, & the rest isvarious infusions.- Job duties: IV starts, accessing central lines, central line dressing changes, infusions, therapeutic phlebotomy (removingone unit of blood). Lab draws- central lines, PCT and lab to assist as well.- Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge Nurse- does take a full assignment (trying to get him to take less).- Patient care techs on this unit: PCT to do patient intake, VS and phlebotomy assist, among other PCT general duties.- EMR: AllScripts- Shifts & Scheduling: 10 hour shifts. 8a-630p 4 days a week, self schedule the one day off and manager to balance.- Weekend Requirement: None- Holiday Requirement: None- Is there a call or standby requirement?: None- Floating Requirements: None- Scrub Color: Royal Blue- Unit/department specific orientation: General facility orientation, and 2 weeks with the educator/ preceptors, andongoing education to new drugs/reps that come in. Notes and education charting, and pharmacist- in clinic they cometo education.
Date Entered On: 8/13/2024