Infusion RN - Registered Nurse

US Oncology, Inc.•Chesapeake, VA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to support our office located in Chesapeake. Please take this quick survey once you've submitted your resume to complete the application process: Registered Nurse PI Survey Link If you have completed the survey before, even for another position, please do not take it again

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education required; BSN preferred
Current RN state license required
Current BCLS certification required
Must be willing to travel between offices as needed

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience strongly preferred
OCN certification preferred

Responsibilities

Administers chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician
Assesses and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician
Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, x-rays, scans and drug reactions. Initiates appropriate action.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow
Phone triage as assigned
Documents all elements of care
Serves as a resource to the Medical Assistants
Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or advanced practice provider
Assesses patient and family needs