Infusion Registered Nurse-PRN

About the role

Coordinate and administer therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.
Monitor patients closely during infusion treatments, promptly addressing and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor patients closely during infusion treatments, promptly addressing and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Experience: Prior experience in oncology nursing and infusion therapy preferred.
• Licensure: Oncology Nursing Certification – Preferred

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Required: 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.

Competencies

• Patient Assessment and Management of Care: 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.
• Complete POC testing for quick turnaround of CBCs, INRs, urinalysis testing, and blood glucose testing.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting infusion therapy details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in the quality of core processes in the department.
• Technical Competency: Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.
• Reviews patient records.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
• Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Provides care that is appropriate for specific age groups.

Physical Demands

The job requires 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.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: No
• Able to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Pay

The base compensation for this role is $44.62 hourly. Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.