Infusion Registered Nurse Lead
About The Position
The Infusion Registered Nurse Lead coordinates and administers therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, in accordance with established protocols. The role monitors patients during treatment, manages complications and adverse reactions, and provides expertise in the insertion, care, and maintenance of IV lines and central venous devices. The nurse follows infection-control standards and must complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment and maintain AHA BLS certification. The position conducts patient assessments before, during, and after infusion therapy; educates patients and caregivers about treatment, side effects, and self-care; and works with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate education and resources. It reviews oncology-related laboratory results, assesses patient eligibility for therapies, collaborates with providers on treatment plans, and performs certified point-of-care testing. The role also maintains accurate patient records and documentation, contributes to patient-care quality, and collaborates with colleagues and other departments to achieve treatment goals. This is a full-time, day-shift, nonexempt role. It may require travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. Safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required. The position does not have on-call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- 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 with electronic health records and other relevant healthcare technology.
- Maintain AHA BLS certification.
- Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment.
- Physical ability to meet the stated nursing demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment 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 IV therapies and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols.
- Monitor patients during infusion treatments and promptly address complications, adverse reactions, and infusion-site issues.
- Insert, care for, and maintain IV lines and central venous devices while following infection-control practices.
- 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 additional education and resources with the multidisciplinary team.
- Analyze and interpret oncology-related laboratory reports, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and monitor patient eligibility for therapies in collaboration with providers.
- Maintain certifications for laboratory equipment and perform point-of-care testing, including CBCs, INRs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing; uphold quality-control and regulatory standards.
- Document infusion details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions accurately and in accordance with documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers; interview and advise patients about health and illness prevention; recommend community resources as appropriate.
- Monitor the quality of core departmental processes and work collaboratively with coworkers, other departments, and disciplines to achieve patient treatment goals.
- Obtain patient histories and physical data, review records, perform and document physical examinations, interpret and integrate data, establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate tests, and develop preliminary diagnostic and therapeutic plans as described.
- Provide care appropriate to specific age groups and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
