Infusion RN

The US Oncology Network•Warrenton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a full-time Infusion Nurse for its Fauquier office. Under general supervision, the nurse provides professional care to patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role recognizes the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. The nurse also supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position includes preparing and administering therapies under physician direction, monitoring treatment, supporting clinical operations, and delivering patient and caregiver education. In transplant settings, responsibilities include collaborating on care related to high-dose therapy and stem-cell rescue, supporting transplant registry reporting, and programming portable infusion pumps for home drug delivery.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
At least 3 years of nursing experience.
Current RN state license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
For work in a bone marrow or hematopoietic stem-cell transplant setting, experience in that setting is specified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Nursing experience in an oncology environment preferred.
Current or pending oncology certification preferred.
Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in cancer treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific physiological and developmental differences in the patient population.
Assess and monitor patient therapy using appropriate technical skills under physician direction and supervision.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow.
Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central venous access devices and alternate delivery systems.
Document all elements of care.
Communicate pertinent information and interventions to physicians or mid-level providers.
Serve as a resource for medical assistants and LPNs.
Triage patient and family phone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching.
Identify community resources and assist with referrals when necessary.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and materials potentially infected with blood-borne pathogens.
Maintain current oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing education; participate in professional development and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Mentor and precept less experienced nurses and provide day-to-day guidance.
In transplant settings, manage symptoms, toxicities, and health abnormalities related to intensive high-dose therapy, stem-cell rescue, and rehabilitation in collaboration with the transplant physician and supervisor.
Report transplant data to company registries and appropriate bodies, including the International Autologous and Blood and Marrow Transplant Registries.
Incorporate company Transplant Network recommendations into clinical practice as assigned.
Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in home use.
Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, including cleaning pumps after use and documenting pump usage.