Infusion Nurse

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Gainesville, VA

22d•$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, according to established protocols and guidelines. The nurse monitors patients during treatment, manages complications and adverse reactions, and demonstrates expertise in the insertion, care, and maintenance of IV lines and central venous devices while following infection-control standards. The role requires completing ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment and maintaining AHA BLS certification. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after infusion therapy; educates patients and caregivers; reviews oncology-related laboratory results and coordinates with providers on treatment eligibility and plans; and performs certified point-of-care testing. The position also requires accurate clinical documentation, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and attention to quality and regulatory standards. Some travel to the Culpeper location is required. The position may involve on-call responsibilities and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Maintain AHA BLS certification.
Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification within the first year of employment.
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 (EHR) and other relevant healthcare technology.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel as needed, including to the Culpeper location.
Ability to fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.

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-related 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.
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.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient education and connect patients with appropriate resources.
Analyze and interpret oncology-related laboratory reports, communicate findings to the healthcare team, and monitor results for therapy eligibility in collaboration with providers.
Maintain certifications on laboratory equipment and perform point-of-care testing, including CBCs, INRs, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing.
Maintain accuracy, quality control, and regulatory compliance when performing point-of-care testing.
Document infusion details, vital signs, assessments, and interventions accurately and in accordance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care based on staff and customer feedback.
Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources for patients and families.
Monitor the quality of core processes in the department.
Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; obtain patient history and physical data, review records, perform examinations, record findings, and establish presumptive diagnoses and preliminary care plans.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures and provide age-appropriate care.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Travel to the Culpeper location and, as needed, between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town; fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.