Infusion Registered Nurse

About the role

RCCA is excited to welcome an Infusion RN to our dynamic team in Little Silver, NJ. In this fast-paced role, you'll provide essential infusion therapy to our oncology patients, making a significant impact on their care journey.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and triage patients
• Provide and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process
• Demonstrate competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, monoclonal antibody therapy, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration
• Practice within ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
• Maintain a systematic and ongoing patient evaluation process, collecting and documenting evaluation data from all pertinent sources
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources
• Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Adhere to all protocols, policies, and procedures
• Willing to cross-train and perform duties as needed in other areas of the clinic including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling

Qualifications

• Current RN License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
• Either ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certified or willing to obtain within a year from the start date
• 2+ years' experience in medical oncology preferred

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent IV skills
• Familiar with VADs
• Willingness to work with research subjects and administer trial medications after an appropriately determined training period

Pay

$37.67 - $50.82 per hour. Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Tuition discounts with numerous universities

Working conditions

• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards
• May have long periods of sitting and/or standing and walking
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment