Infusion Nurse - Part-Time

IQVIA•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infusion Nurse at NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business) is a part-time role, primarily on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This position requires knowledge of standard oncology care practices. The Infusion Nurse is responsible for advocating for patient safety and protocol integrity, adhering to nursing standards, and communicating effectively to ensure the effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care. The role involves assessing and monitoring patient therapy, assisting physicians, maintaining patient flow, performing venipuncture, accessing implanted ports, and maintaining central venous access devices. The nurse also educates patients, collaborates with investigators on treatment modifications, and administers investigational compounds and chemotherapy/biotherapy according to protocols. NEXT Oncology, an Avacare Business, is part of IQVIA, a global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, focused on accelerating the development of medical treatments to improve patient outcomes. The team values collaboration, precision, and patient safety, and is known for its supportive culture, strong communication, and commitment to excellence in clinical research.

Requirements

Current BLS/ACLS (ACLS or obtained within 90 days of employment)
Current Texas Registered Nursing License
IV and venous access device management skills
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration experience

Nice To Haves

OCN preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Assists physician with exams and procedures.
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
Documents all elements of care.
Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid-level provider.
Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Confirms informed consent is documented prior to performing any study specific tasks.
Identifies patients who require increased nursing assessment and management in addition to the clinical trial requirements and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety.
Provides patient education regarding required study procedures.
Educates and evaluates patient’s adherence to and documentation of self-administered protocol agents, diaries, and return of such agents.
Collaborates with the investigator to determine if any treatment schedule or drug dose modification is necessary and communicates findings to the study team and other care providers.
Ensures appropriate communication between research and clinical staff related to patient-specific care needs.
Ensures evidence-based symptom management as permitted by the protocol.
Administers investigational compounds and/or chemotherapy/biotherapy to patients according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
Performs study required procedures such as routine lab collection, study specific sample collection, vital signs, and ECGs, according to the protocol defined timeline.
Records all study procedures performed including, but not limited to vital signs, ECGs, blood draws, infusions, and infusion reactions.
Collects and documents current medication lists.