Infusion RN - Cancer Center - Full Time - Days - 10hr
About The Position
Provides assessment and nursing intervention in all areas of outpatient infusion therapy when requested by physicians or clinical trial protocols. Performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of safe, therapeutic, efficient, and quality care consistent with the unit’s standard of care. Treatments include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions, administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or by injection. The role requires competency in accessing porta-caths, PICC lines, and peripheral veins, as well as case management intervention. The Infusion RN coordinates care across cancer care providers and the continuum of care, implements physician-ordered, patient-specific treatment plans, and provides education, resources, and support to patients and families. The RN assesses patients’ and families’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational needs, advocates on patients’ behalf with the care team, and contributes to education for patients, staff, and self. The role promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care.
Requirements
- At least two years of chemotherapy administration experience as an outpatient infusion RN in a clinic, physician office, or hospital setting.
- Current California RN license.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider card.
- Complete 12 cancer-related continuing nursing education hours annually.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and service recovery skills.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Center experience preferred.
- OCN certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and provide nursing interventions for outpatient infusion therapy requested by physicians or clinical trial protocols.
- Perform individualized nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care.
- Provide chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions using intravenous, subcutaneous, and injection treatment methods.
- Access porta-caths, PICC lines, and peripheral venous sites.
- Provide case management and coordinate care across cancer care providers and the continuum of care.
- Coordinate patient care and implement physician-ordered, patient-specific treatment plans.
- Educate and support patients and their families, including providing educational resources.
- Assess patients’ and families’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational needs, and advocate on patients’ behalf with the care team.
- Contribute to the educational process for patients, staff, and self.
- Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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