Infusion RN - Float

The US Oncology Network•Chaska, MN

11d

About The Position

This 0.9 position supports the Chaska, Waconia, Edina, and Burnsville Clinics. Under general supervision, the Infusion RN provides professional nursing care in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role requires knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences among patients, including late adolescents, adults, middle-aged patients, and older adults. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The nurse prepares and administers therapies under physician direction and supervision, provides patient and caregiver instruction on home infusion pumps, and performs related patient-care documentation and charge capture. The role also includes maintaining supplies, equipment, disinfection protocols, and a safe work environment; following OSHA guidelines for hazardous and potentially infectious materials; and maintaining current oncology nursing knowledge through professional development.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Current RN state license and registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
3+ years of nursing experience preferred, preferably including at least one year in oncology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care according to national and company standards and specialty regulations.
Apply knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences in the patient population.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs.
Adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure pre-authorization and applicable consent forms are obtained before therapy administration.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dose changes, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in home use.
Use and maintain ambulatory infusion pumps, clean pumps after use, and document pump usage appropriately.
Maintain the work environment and restock supplies as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with bloodborne pathogens.
Maintain disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality-control standards.
Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.