MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current BLS/ACLS (ACLS preferred)
• Current Texas Registered Nursing License
• IV and venous access device management skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Confirms informed consent is documented prior to performing any study specific tasks.
• Provides patient education regarding required study procedures.
• Administers investigational chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy to patients according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
• Performs study required procedures such as lab collection, vital signs, and ECGs, according to the protocol defined timeline.
• Documents all study procedures and elements of care performed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. 
•  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.