Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic - PRN
VCU Health · Tappahannock, VA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Infusion Services Department provides safe, high-quality outpatient treatment and supportive therapies for patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and other complex medical conditions. Our experienced team of oncology-certified nurses, providers, pharmacists, and support staff is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a comfortable and healing environment. The Infusion Center is open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
Responsibilities
- Administer a wide range of therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, blood and blood product transfusions, hydration therapy, biologic and specialty medications, iron infusions, supportive treatments, and injections.
- Mobilize resources to meet the individualized needs of patients and families.
- Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience; prefer infusion experience.
Qualifications
- Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
- Education/training: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
- Experience: Clin I: N/A; Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience; Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience.
Skills
- Mastery of clinical skills.
- Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
- Guides practice within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
- Works all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
- Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.
Benefits
Through innovation, education, and collaboration, we strive to improve access to care, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide compassionate support throughout every stage of the cancer journey.