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skills checklist

Oncology Skills

Please rank the following skills on a scale of 1 to 4

1 = No theory and/or experience
2 = Limited experience
3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4 = Proficient

General Skills
Standard Precautions*
- 1
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- 4
Isolation Precautions*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Protective Isolation*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adult Raspatory/Cardiac Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Basic Cardiac Rhythm Recognition*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Advance Cardiac Rhythm Recognition*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pulse Oximeter*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Care of Patient in Restraints*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Automated Med Dispensing Systems*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Types:
Automated Med Dispensing Systems*
- 1
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- 4
Types:
Electronic Documentation*
- 1
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- 4
Types:
Care Planning and Discharge Planning*
- 1
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Patient/Family Education*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Cancer Screening and Detection*
- 1
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- 4
Gastrointestinal
TPN/PPN Administration*
- 1
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- 4
G-Tubes/J Tubes Feeding and Site Care*
- 1
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- 4
Enterostomal Care*
- 1
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- 4
NG Tube Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Colostomy Irrigation*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Colostomy Patient Teaching*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tube Feeding Assessments*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Additional Skills
Management of Sudden Wound Dehiscence*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Wound Debridement*
- 1
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- 4
Wet to Dry Dressing Changes*
- 1
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- 4
Care of Drains and Tubes*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Wound Vac*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pain Management
Pain Assessment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Non-Pharmacologic/Alternative Strategies*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adjuvant Medications for Pain*
- 1
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- 4
Oral Pain Medication Administration*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of Narcotic Pain Medication*
- 1
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- 4
IV Push Narcotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Use of PCA Pump*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Continuous Narcotic Infusion*
- 1
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- 4
Continuous Epidural Infusion*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Medication Knowledge and Use of
Solu-Cortef*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prednisone*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Decadron*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Antiemetics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Benadryl*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Blood Draw and IV Therapy
Peripheral IV Insertion, Maintenance and Discontinuation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Peripheral Venous Blood Draw*
- 1
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- 4
Central Venous Catheters
Hickman*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Obtaining Peripheral Blood Cultures*
- 1
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Port-A-Cath Care and Maintenance*
- 1
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Obtaining CVC Blood Cultures*
- 1
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PICC Line Insertion*
- 1
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PICC Line Care and Maintenance*
- 1
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IJ Care and Maintenance*
- 1
- 2
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Groshong Care and Maintenance*
- 1
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Administration of IV Fluids*
- 1
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- 4
Administration of Antibiotics*
- 1
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- 4
Administration of Blood and Blood Products*
- 1
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- 4
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration
Knowledge of Normal Lab Values*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Calculate Body Surface Area*
- 1
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- 4
Care of Patients with Extravasation*
- 1
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- 4
Manage Cytotoxic Spills*
- 1
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- 4
Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Agents*
- 1
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- 4
Handle Body Fluids Post Chemo*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Methods of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration
Oral*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
Subcutaneous*
- 1
- 2
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- 4
IV Push*
- 1
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- 4
IVPB and Continuous Infusion*
- 1
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- 4
Intrathecal*
- 1
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Intraperitoneal*
- 1
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Intravascular*
- 1
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Intrapleural*
- 1
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Pre/Post Dialysis Care*
- 1
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- 4
Knowledge and Administration
Immune Therapy*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Growth Factors*
- 1
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- 4
Monoclonal Antibodies*
- 1
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- 4
Chemotherapy Hormonal Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Antibodies*
- 1
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- 4
Antimetabolites*
- 1
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- 4
Plant Alkaloids*
- 1
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- 4
Alkylating Agents*
- 1
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- 4
Education and Care of Patients with the Following Effects of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
Allergic Reactions (Hives, Itching)*
- 1
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- 4
Weakness/Dizziness*
- 1
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Fever/Chills*
- 1
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Low Blood Pressure*
- 1
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- 4
Abnormal Lab Values (Neutropenia, Pancytopenia, etc.)*
- 1
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Fatigue*
- 1
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Nausea/Vomiting*
- 1
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Anorexia*
- 1
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Constipation/Diarrhea*
- 1
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- 4
Mucositis/Stomatitis*
- 1
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- 4
Renal or Hepatic Toxicity*
- 1
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- 4
Cardiac Toxicity*
- 1
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- 4
Alopecia*
- 1
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Dermatitis*
- 1
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Cystitis*
- 1
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Neurotoxicity*
- 1
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Pneumonitis*
- 1
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Infertility*
- 1
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Depression/Anxiety*
- 1
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Neuropathy*
- 1
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Altered Skin Integrity*
- 1
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- 4
Psychosocial Care
Kubler-Ross Stages of Grieving*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Identify Support Groups for Patients/Family*
- 1
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- 4
Self-Care and Coping Skills*
- 1
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Goal Setting*
- 1
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- 4
Advance Directives*
- 1
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- 3
- 4
Quality of Life Issues*
- 1
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- 4
Palliative and Hospice Care*
- 1
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- 4
Radiation Therapy
Provide Radiation Therapy Teaching*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Provide Skin Care Post-Radiation*
- 1
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- 4
Assess for S/S of Radiation Therapy Complications/Side Effects
External Radiotherapy*
- 1
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Total Body Irradiation (TBI)*
- 1
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Nonsealed Radioactive Therapy Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)*
- 1
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Brachytherapy*
- 1
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Radioembolization*
- 1
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Radiation Safety Precautions*
- 1
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- 4
Bone Marrow Transplant
Adult BMT*
- 1
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Pediatric BMT*
- 1
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Stem Cell Transplant*
- 1
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Graft Rejection*
- 1
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Venocclusive Disease/Graft Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)*
- 1
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Administration of Interferons*
- 1
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- 4
Care of Patients with the following Crisis
Anaphylaxis*
- 1
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- 4
S.I.A.D.H.*
- 1
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Superior Vena Care Syndrome*
- 1
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Organ Obstruction*
- 1
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Spinal Cord Compression*
- 1
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome*
- 1
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DIC*
- 1
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Septicemia*
- 1
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Tamponade*
- 1
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Hypercalcemia*
- 1
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Age
Newborn/Neonate (0 to 30 days)*
- 1
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Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
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Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
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Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
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School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
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Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
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Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)*
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Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)*
- 1
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Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
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Elderly Adults (over 79+ years)*
- 1
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I certify that the information provided above accurately reflects education received and my experience in each of the clinical areas identified within the last 2 years.
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The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby authorize Magnet Medical to release this Skills Checklist to staffing clients of Magnet Medical. Submit this skills evaluation with your initial application. To be updated annually.
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skills checklist

Oncology Skills

General Skills

Gastrointestinal

Additional Skills

Pain Management

Medication Knowledge and Use of

Blood Draw and IV Therapy

Central Venous Catheters

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration

Methods of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration

Knowledge and Administration

Chemotherapy Hormonal Antineoplastic

Education and Care of Patients with the Following Effects of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy

Psychosocial Care

Radiation Therapy

Assess for S/S of Radiation Therapy Complications/Side Effects

Bone Marrow Transplant

Care of Patients with the following Crisis

Age

Travelers

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