Infusion Registered Nurse

Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC•Falmouth, MA

13d•$38 - $51

About The Position

RCCA is seeking a skilled and compassionate Infusion RN to join its oncology team in N. Falmouth, Massachusetts. In this fast-paced role, the nurse provides infusion therapy and professional nursing care to oncology patients, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and triage. The role involves evaluating patients, documenting care, communicating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supporting clinic operations. The nurse must follow applicable protocols, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and be willing to cross-train and perform duties in other clinic areas as needed.

Requirements

Current RN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Either ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification or willingness to obtain it within one year from the start date.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent IV skills.
Familiarity with VADs.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in medical oncology.

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, and symptom management; provide patient education and triage.
Provide and document professional nursing care using the nursing process.
Demonstrate competency in chemotherapy administration, monoclonal antibody therapy, IV therapy, and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
Follow ONS guidelines during adverse events associated with chemotherapy administration, including extravasations, infiltrations, and chemotherapy spills.
Apply knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and federal and state laws governing release of health care information.
Follow ONS and OSHA guidelines, supported by annual training and experience.
Maintain an ongoing, systematic patient evaluation process and collect and document evaluation data from pertinent sources.
Assist other healthcare personnel in delivering patient care.
Help maintain the care environment, including equipment and material resources.
Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Adhere to protocols, policies, and procedures.
Cross-train and perform duties as needed in other clinic areas, including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling.
Work with research subjects and administer trial medications after an appropriately determined training period.