Infusion Registered Nurse Lead

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Job Summary

Full Time Days position. Coordinates and administers therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients closely during infusion treatments, promptly addressing and managing any complications or adverse reactions
• Manage complications associated with infusion therapies, such as adverse reactions or infusion site issues
• Demonstrate expertise in the insertion, care, and maintenance of intravenous (IV) lines and central venous devices
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices and standards in the management of vascular access devices
• Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment
• Maintain AHA BLS certification
• Perform lead job duties
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients before, during, and after infusion therapy to evaluate their overall health and response to treatment
• Provide thorough education to patients and their caregivers on the purpose of infusion therapy, potential side effects, and self-care measures
• Work with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive education and proper resources tailored to their care needs
• Analyze and interpret laboratory reports related to patients' oncology status, ensuring timely communication of findings to the healthcare team
• Monitor pertinent lab results to assess patients' eligibility and qualification for specific therapies, collaborating with the provider to adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Maintain certifications on all lab equipment to perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing for quick turnaround of CBCs, INRs, urinalysis testing, and blood glucose testing
• Demonstrate expertise in conducting POC testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results for immediate clinical decision-making
• Uphold quality control measures and adhere to regulatory standards in performing POC testing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting infusion therapy details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions
• Ensure adherence to documentation standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs
• Monitor quality of core process in department
• Work within a team to achieve patient treatment goals
• Share and initiate regular and professional communication with co-workers
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Collaborate with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired outcomes
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed
• Obtain complete history and physical data on patients
• Review patient records
• Perform a complete physical exam and record findings
• Establish presumptive diagnosis
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention
• Provide care that is appropriate for specific age groups
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
• Prior experience in oncology nursing and infusion therapy preferred
• Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details

Licensure

• Oncology Nursing Certification – Preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment
• Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, and potential side effects
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant healthcare technology

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment

Pay

Base compensation range: $34.32 - $58.90 hourly. Individual compensation determined by qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Does not include applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for eligible positions.