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

Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital•West Covina, CA

About The Position

Provides assessment and nursing intervention in all areas of infusion therapy when requested by physicians and/or clinical trial protocols in an outpatient setting. 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, and by injection. The Infusion RN must demonstrate competency in accessing porta-caths and PICC lines, as well as peripheral venous access, and provide case management intervention. The RN is responsible for case management and care coordination across cancer care providers and throughout the continuum of care. The role coordinates patient care and implements physician-ordered, patient-specific treatment plans. It also provides education, resources, and support to patients and families; assesses patients’ and families’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational needs; and advocates for patients in collaboration with the care team. The RN contributes to education for patients, staff, and self, and promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care.

Requirements

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.
Ongoing education of 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 infusion therapy nursing interventions in an outpatient setting.
Perform individualized nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of care.
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions through intravenous, subcutaneous, and injection methods.
Access porta-caths, PICC lines, and peripheral veins.
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.
Provide education, resources, and support to patients and their families.
Assess patient and family biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, and educational needs, and advocate for patients with the care team.
Contribute to the educational process for patients, staff, and self.
Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care.