Oncology Job at Defense Health Agency Medical Civilian Corps in Washington

- Provide specialized professional nursing care to critically ill patients with cancer and benign and malignant blood disorders, from newly diagnosed through end-of-life care. - Evaluate and coordinate all aspects of pre-and post-chemotherapy care. - Develop and/or adjust nursing plans of care for patients. - Ensure patient transfer to appropriate level of care in the event that further care or observation is needed. - Ensure appropriate monitoring of patients for acute treatment complications such as anaphylaxis/infusion/allergic reactions, and the extraversions of vesicant or irritant agents. - Perform and oversee skilled practice for a variety of routine to highly complex procedures. - Oversee or perform the administration and monitoring of complex antineoplastic agents, including chemotherapy regimens, monoclonal antibodies, biological therapy, novel targeted therapy, and other supportive medications. - Counsel patients concerning protocols, anticipated results, procedures to be performed, possible complications, and subsequently monitor patients during chemotherapy treatments. Performs other duties as assigned.