Infusion Nurse PRN

The US Oncology Network•Bestgate Terrace, MD

12d

About The Position

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an Infusion Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients under general supervision, following national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role requires knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences across the patient population, including late adolescents, adults, middle-aged patients, and older adults. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position includes planning and coordinating continuity of care; assessing patients and documenting care; preparing and administering therapies and medications; supporting patients and families; and facilitating clinical operations. Infusion-specific duties include programming portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, teaching patients or caregivers how to use pumps at home, and maintaining and documenting pump use. The general pay scale is $31.98–$49.20 per hour; the actual hiring rate depends on factors including prior experience, education, responsibilities, location, and performance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
Current RN license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
0–3 years of nursing experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Interview patients about their current health status and medical history; collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report health assessments, physical examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs, provide teaching and instructional materials, and offer psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration, where applicable.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Document assigned patient care and treatments accurately.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment, restock supplies, follow OSHA guidelines for handling cytotoxic agents and biohazardous materials, follow disinfection protocols, and maintain equipment according to quality-control standards.
Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and record relevant information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain appropriate patient flow through exam rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication and services among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; help patients locate community resources.
Assist with and collaborate on clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and maintain current oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing education.
Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in using the pumps at home.
Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use, maintenance, and cleaning, and document pump usage properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.