Infusion Nurse - PRN

IQVIA•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Infusion Nurse applies knowledge of 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 therapy under physician direction, performs infusion-related clinical tasks, documents care, educates patients and families, and coordinates with physicians, mid-level providers, research teams, and other care providers. The position also carries out clinical-trial procedures and treatment administration in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Current BLS and ACLS certifications, or obtain them within 90 days of employment.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state where the role is based.
IV and venous access device management skills.
Chemotherapy/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, and maintain efficient, appropriate patient flow.
Apply 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 and communicate pertinent information and interventions to physicians or mid-level providers.
Serve as a resource for medical assistants and LPNs.
Triage patient and family phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Assess patient and family needs, provide teaching, and assist with referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Maintain oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing education, participate in professional development, and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and mentor or precept less experienced nurses, providing day-to-day guidance.
Confirm informed consent is documented before performing study-specific tasks.
Identify patients needing additional nursing assessment or management and collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient safety.
Educate patients about study procedures and evaluate their adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents, diaries, and return of agents.
Collaborate with the investigator to determine whether treatment schedules or drug doses need modification, and communicate findings to the study team and other care providers.
Coordinate communication between research and clinical staff regarding 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 protocol and applicable regulations.
Perform study-required procedures, including routine laboratory collection, study-specific sample collection, vital signs, and ECGs, according to protocol timelines.
Record study procedures, including vital signs, ECGs, blood draws, infusions, infusion reactions, and, where applicable, current medication lists.