Infusion Center RN

ELKO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER LLC•Elko, NV

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Infusion Center RN provides compassionate, patient-centered care to a varying acuity of patients within the infusion center.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Associate Degree from accredited nursing program
Current Nursing licensure in accordance with appropriate state
Knowledge of cancer pathophysiology, evidenced based management of cancer and current therapies
Certification to give chemo drugs such as Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certificate

Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Collaborate with support staff within the infusion center to provide safe and effective care to patients
Provide care to patients such as assessment, care planning, evaluation and education regarding infusion therapy with a holistic approach
Provide evaluation and education to patients support team such as caregiver, family, spouse, etc.
Collaborate with clinical team members to ensure ongoing evaluation of patients response to therapy
Appropriately discharge patients with complete discharge summary
Provide accurate and complete documentation of patient’s visit to include communication with patients physician
Manage drug inventory to ensure timely infusion therapies are maintained per care plan/physician order
Manages assigned patients and schedule to balance patient care and efficiency
Maintains knowledge of current therapies and cutting edge drugs to ensure evidenced-based and current practice for patients
Maintains knowledge of chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations through Oncology Nursing Society
Disposes of drugs and biohazardous waste according protocols
Function as a flexible member of the team to fulfill roles as needed throughout the company during low census