Registered Nurse - Infusion

About the Role

Performs the primary functions of a registered nurse in assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients in an Oncology Infusion setting.

Responsibilities

• Supports the care of the patient and assesses and addresses the needs of the patient/family.
• Works collaboratively with other interprofessional team members in resolving patient/family problems, concerns, and issues.
• Collaborates with other departments as needed to establish the patient/family treatment plan.
• Individualizes, implements, evaluates, or updates the plan of care and patient educational needs regarding vascular access.
• Possesses the ability to complete intravenous insertion and assessment, including peripheral and central line access.
• Utilizes equipment such as point-of-care ultrasound equipment and intravenous infusion pumps as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper interpretation of department-specific policies and related laboratory results to safely manage specific patient needs.
• Implements, monitors, and records patient care and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Takes actions for unanticipated changes in patient condition.
• Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to access treatment and therapy plans.
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge to nursing care, ensuring it is delivered based on patient’s age-specific and clinical needs.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

Experience

No experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• One of the following certifications:
  • Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
  • Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
  • Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
  • Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State
• One of the following certifications:
  • Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
  • Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
  • Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
  • Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State and Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• One of the following certifications:
  • Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
  • Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
  • Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
  • Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) issued by a Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• One of the following certifications:
  • Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification - University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) - National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP)
  • Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) - Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)
  • Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS/ONCC) - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
  • INS Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) certification - Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
  • Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Schedule

Day Shift. Schedule varies, including options for 5-8 hour shifts or 4-10 hour shifts.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Fund