Infusion Nurse

UVA Community Health•Gainesville, VA

26d•$35 - $58

About The Position

The Infusion Registered Nurse coordinates and administers therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, in accordance with established protocols and guidelines. The nurse monitors patients during treatment, manages complications and adverse reactions, and provides skilled care of IV lines and central venous devices while following infection-control standards. The role requires completion of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment and maintenance of AHA BLS certification. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after infusion therapy; educates patients and caregivers; reviews relevant laboratory results and collaborates with providers on treatment eligibility and plans; performs point-of-care testing; and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role may involve travel to the Culpeper location and between facilities, on-call responsibilities, and use of safety equipment such as a HEPA mask. The position has medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds, using safe handling equipment for weights over 35 pounds. The base compensation range is $35.00–$57.96 hourly. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. Applicable incentive programs may also be available to eligible positions.

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.
Ability to meet the stated medium-to-heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/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 therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.
Monitor patients during infusion treatments and promptly address complications or adverse reactions.
Manage infusion therapy complications, including adverse reactions and infusion-site issues.
Insert, care for, and maintain IV lines and central venous devices while complying with infection-control standards.
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 with the multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate education and resources.
Analyze and interpret oncology-related laboratory reports and communicate findings to the healthcare team in a timely manner.
Monitor laboratory results to assess eligibility for therapies and collaborate with providers on treatment-plan adjustments.
Maintain required certifications for lab equipment and perform point-of-care testing, including CBCs, INRs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing, while ensuring accuracy, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
Document infusion details, vital signs, assessments, interventions, and other patient information accurately and in accordance with documentation and regulatory standards.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care based on staff and customer feedback; advise patients on health and illness prevention and recommend community resources.
Monitor the quality of core departmental processes.
Obtain and review patient histories, physical data, and records; perform and document physical examinations; interpret data; establish presumptive diagnoses; order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; and develop preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans as described in the competencies.
Provide care appropriate to specific age groups.
Maintain AHA BLS certification and complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel to the Culpeper location and between campus buildings, remote facilities, or out of town as needed; fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.