Infusion Nurse

UVA Health•Gainesville, VA

24d

About The Position

The Infusion Registered Nurse coordinates and administers therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines. The nurse monitors patients during treatments, responds to complications or adverse reactions, and inserts, cares for, and maintains IV lines and central venous devices while following infection-control standards. The role requires completing ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment and maintaining AHA BLS certification. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after infusion therapy; educates patients and caregivers about treatments, side effects, and self-care; and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include interpreting oncology-related laboratory reports, monitoring treatment eligibility, performing certified point-of-care testing, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality patient care. Some travel to the Culpeper location is required. The position may involve on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Maintain AHA BLS certification.
Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.
Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, and potential side effects.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant healthcare technology.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in oncology nursing and infusion therapy.
Oncology Nursing Certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, according to established protocols and guidelines.
Monitor patients during infusion treatments and promptly address complications or adverse reactions.
Manage infusion-related complications, including adverse reactions and infusion-site issues.
Insert, care for, and maintain IV lines and central venous devices while following infection-control standards.
Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment and maintain AHA BLS certification.
Assess patients before, during, and after infusion therapy and evaluate their health and response to treatment.
Educate patients and caregivers about infusion therapy, potential side effects, and self-care measures; coordinate education and resources with the multidisciplinary team.
Analyze and interpret laboratory reports related to patients’ oncology status and communicate findings to the healthcare team in a timely manner.
Monitor laboratory results to assess patient eligibility for therapies and collaborate with providers on treatment-plan adjustments.
Maintain certifications for laboratory equipment and perform point-of-care testing, including CBCs, INRs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing.
Uphold quality-control measures and regulatory standards when performing point-of-care testing.
Maintain accurate patient records, documenting infusion details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions in accordance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care based on staff and customer feedback.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources for patients and families.
Monitor the quality of core departmental processes.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; obtain patient history and physical data, review records, perform and document physical examinations, establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate tests, and develop preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans as described in the posting.
Provide care appropriate to specific age groups.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Use safety equipment such as a HEPA mask when required for infection prevention.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.