Infusion Center Registered Nurse PRN

Memorial Regional Health • Craig, CO

3d • $39 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Infusion Center Registered Nurse working on a PRN (as needed) basis. The role involves administering various therapies, including chemotherapy, monitoring patients, assessing their needs, and providing education. The nurse will also be responsible for coordinating care, managing patient information confidentially, and adhering to organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
• Ability to perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
• Demonstrates ability to start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within the scope of practice.
• Ability to assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to use safety devices as prescribed by the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
• Monitors patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
• Recognizes and addresses patients’ psychological and physical needs.
• Reviews patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
• Provides patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements to promote safe and effective outcomes.
• Performs oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions in collaboration with the oncology care team.
• Coordinates referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty services.

Responsibilities

• Administer infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
• Monitor patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
• Recognize and address patients’ psychological and physical needs.
• Review patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
• Perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
• Start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within the scope of practice.
• Assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Use complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Use safety devices as prescribed by the organization.
• Provide patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements.
• Perform oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions.
• Coordinate referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represent the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adhere to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibit initiative and self-motivation; maintain a consistent level of productivity and manage time and responsibilities effectively.
• Complete all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participate in departmental and organizational meetings or review meeting minutes as required.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work punctually and complete assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contribute to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed