Infusion RN - Cancer Center - Full Time - Days 10hr QVH

Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital•West Covina, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assessment and nursing intervention in all areas of Infusion Therapy when requested by physicians and/or clinical trial protocols in the outpatient setting. Perform the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of safe, therapeutic, efficient, and quality care for patients consistent with the unit’s standard of care. This includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions. Treatment methods include intravenous, subcutaneous, and injections. The infusion RN must demonstrate competency in accessing porta-caths and PICC lines as well as peripheral venous access and case management intervention. The RN is responsible for case management and care coordination across all cancer care providers and the continuum of care. The Infusion RN will coordinate patient care and implement patient specific treatment plans ordered by physicians. Provides effective education, educational resources, and support to patients and their families. Utilizes nursing skills to determine the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other and work with the patients entire care team to advocate on the patient’s behalf. Contributes to the educational process for patients, staff and self. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting.

Requirements

Two years of chemotherapy administration experience working as an outpatient infusion RN, in a clinic, physician office, or hospital setting.
Current California RN license.
BLS and ACLS required.
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider card required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Center experience preferred.
Must have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent customer service and service recovery skills.
OCN certification preferred.
Ongoing education of 12 cancer related continuing nursing education hours annually.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and nursing intervention in all areas of Infusion Therapy when requested by physicians and/or clinical trial protocols in the outpatient setting.
Perform the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of safe, therapeutic, efficient, and quality care for patients consistent with the unit’s standard of care.
This includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions.
Treatment methods include intravenous, subcutaneous, and injections.
The infusion RN must demonstrate competency in accessing porta-caths and PICC lines as well as peripheral venous access and case management intervention.
The RN is responsible for case management and care coordination across all cancer care providers and the continuum of care.
The Infusion RN will coordinate patient care and implement patient specific treatment plans ordered by physicians.
Provides effective education, educational resources, and support to patients and their families.
Utilizes nursing skills to determine the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other and work with the patients entire care team to advocate on the patient’s behalf.
Contributes to the educational process for patients, staff and self.
Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting.