Infusion Registered Nurse

Regional Cancer Care Associates•Falmouth, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RCCA is hiring a full-time Infusion Registered Nurse in N. Falmouth, Massachusetts. 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 assessing and documenting patient care, following ONS and OSHA guidance and clinic protocols, responding appropriately to adverse events, and coordinating with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The nurse may also cross-train and perform duties in other clinic areas, including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling. The position pays $37.67–$50.82 per hour, with compensation packages based on skills, experience, and qualifications. RCCA describes its benefits as subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
Be ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certified or willing to obtain certification 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 medical oncology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and patient 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 when responding to adverse events during chemotherapy administration, including extravasations, infiltrations, and chemotherapy spills.
Follow medical-record documentation requirements and federal and state laws concerning the release of health care information.
Maintain an ongoing, systematic patient evaluation process, collecting and documenting information from pertinent sources.
Assist other health care personnel in delivering patient care.
Help maintain the care environment, including equipment and material resources.
Communicate effectively with physicians and other multidisciplinary team members.
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.