Infusion Nurse - PRN

IQVIA•Houston, TX

1d•$54,500 - $136,100

About The Position

The Infusion Nurse applies standard oncology care practices while advocating for patient safety and protocol integrity. The role follows nursing standards and communicates effectively to support clinical trials and quality patient care. The nurse assesses and monitors patients’ therapy under physician direction, assists with examinations and procedures, provides patient and family education, and administers investigational compounds and/or chemotherapy or biotherapy according to study protocols and applicable regulations. The nurse also performs protocol-required procedures, documents clinical and study-related care, and coordinates with physicians, investigators, and other members of the research and clinical teams. This is a PRN role.

Requirements

Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or obtain them within 90 days of employment.
Current Registered Nursing license in the state where the role is based.
IV and venous access device management skills.
Chemotherapy or biotherapy administration experience.

Nice To Haves

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific physiological and developmental differences in the patient population.
Assess and monitor patient therapy using appropriate technical skills under physician direction and supervision.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow.
Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central venous access devices and alternate delivery systems.
Document all elements of patient care.
Communicate pertinent information and interventions to the physician or mid-level provider.
Serve as a resource for medical assistants and LPNs.
Triage patient and family phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching.
Recognize community resources and assist with referrals when necessary.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with bloodborne pathogens.
Maintain oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing education and participate in professional development and professional affiliations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Mentor and precept less experienced nurses and provide day-to-day guidance.
Confirm informed consent is documented before performing study-specific tasks.
Identify patients needing additional nursing assessment and management, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety.
Educate patients about required study procedures and evaluate adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents, diaries, and agent returns.
Collaborate with the investigator on potential treatment schedule or drug dose modifications and communicate findings to the study team and other care providers.
Ensure appropriate communication between research and clinical staff about patient-specific care needs, including by telephone when needed.
Provide evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol.
Administer investigational compounds and/or chemotherapy or biotherapy according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
Perform protocol-required procedures, including routine laboratory collection, study-specific sample collection, vital signs, and ECGs, within protocol-defined timelines.
Record study procedures, including vital signs, ECGs, blood draws, infusions, and infusion reactions; documentation may include current medication lists.