Infusion RN

The US Oncology Network•Maplewood, MN

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Infusion RN provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The role requires knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences among patients from late adolescence through older adulthood. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The nurse prepares and administers therapies under physician direction and supervision, administers medications and blood products safely, and confirms required pre-authorizations and consent forms. The role includes assessing patients and laboratory results, reviewing protocols and treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dose modifications and symptom-management issues. The nurse also performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, maintains central-line catheter devices, documents patient care and treatments, and applies knowledge of reimbursement and charge capture. The position programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and teaches patients or caregivers how to use them at home. It includes maintaining and cleaning ambulatory infusion pumps, documenting pump use, restocking supplies, maintaining the work environment and equipment, following disinfection protocols, and adhering to OSHA guidelines for cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and other potentially blood-borne infectious materials. The nurse participates in professional development and ongoing oncology nursing education. This position is listed at 0.9 to 1.0 FTE, with a salary range of $40–$60 per hour. The work is in an oncology/hematology clinic environment with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other related conditions. Physical demands include extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Three or more years of nursing experience preferred, preferably including at least one year in oncology.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations.
Apply knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific patient differences.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs.
Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration, where applicable.
Assess patients and laboratory results, review protocols or treatment plans, calculate doses, and consult physicians regarding dose modifications, 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 teach patients or caregivers how to use them at home.
Maintain, clean, and document use of ambulatory infusion pumps.
Maintain the work environment and restock the supply area as needed.
Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and other potentially blood-borne infectious materials.
Maintain disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality-control standards.
Participate in professional development and ongoing oncology nursing education.