RN / REGISTERED NURSE - SOUTH COASTAL ONCOLOGY INFUSION - CASUAL

Responsibilities

• Administer infusion therapies, medications, and treatments safely and accurately, ensuring all medications are documented appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assess, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately at admission, during treatment, transfer, and discharge within established timeframes.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and technical proficiency in the delivery of infusion therapy and other nursing procedures.
• Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to identify patient needs, evaluate responses to treatment, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Monitor laboratory and diagnostic test results, promptly notify providers of abnormal findings, and immediately communicate critical values according to policy.
• Identify patient safety risks and implement appropriate interventions, including the use of required safety devices and precautions.
• Assess patient and family educational needs and provide clear verbal and written instructions regarding treatments, medications, follow-up care, and disease management.
• Accurately transcribe, verify, and implement physician orders in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities and patient care activities based on patient acuity, urgency, and clinical needs while utilizing available resources effectively.
• Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills and collaborate with healthcare team members to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Collect blood, urine, and other specimens as ordered using proper techniques and equipment, ensuring accurate labeling and processing.
• Coincordinate timely transportation and delivery of specimens to the laboratory, courier services, or designated outside agencies.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Promote a positive patient experience through professional communication, compassionate care, and patient advocacy.
• Comply with all infection prevention, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of oncology infusion experience required.
• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• OCN - Oncology RN Certification (preferred)

Pay

USD $36.20/Hr. Max USD $59.73/Hr.