Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

Job Description

The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse is a highly trained medical professional who provides competent, compassionate nursing care of the highest standard. This position will be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care, including the delivery of IV infusions, educating patients about disease and treatment, triaging patient calls, collaborating with providers, and various office/administrative responsibilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols.
• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies.
• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone.
• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities.
• Aids in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic.
• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs assessments of patients’ functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Assesses readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality, safe, and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment and will be verified prior to employment.
• RN with Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
• BLS, CPR, or ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to employment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Certified in venipuncture, vascular access, and IV infusion skills.
• Critical care, infusion, or oncology nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service capabilities are required.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in commonly used computer software (ex., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong math (specifically dosage calculations) and analytical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs.
• Considerable standing/walking with variable work.
• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• May be required to help transfer patient.
• Occasionally lifts and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.