Infusion Therapy Registered Nurse
About The Position
Assists Physician in assuring high patient satisfaction and quality care. Provides education on disease processes and on chemotherapy, including precautions, possible side effects, and signs and symptoms to report to M.D. Provides information on prosthesis and wigs, etc. as needed. Provides education on nutrition and on treatment of side effects. Administers medication to patients as directed by M.D. Initiates IV's via central venous devices or by peripheral access and administers chemotherapy pre-meds, chemotherapy, Remicade, and other meds as prescribed by M.D. Monitors patients closely for adverse reactions, notifies M.D., and treats appropriately as needed per M.D. orders. Records treatment given to patient, assesses, records, and reports patient condition, reaction to drugs, and treatment to M.D. Records medication given to patient including dosage and route and records teaching given. Adheres to appropriate chemotherapy safety and precautions, per policy. Has appropriate equipment available in case of chemo spill. Has knowledge of extravasation precautions and treatment of extravasation should it occur. Assists with bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedure. Obtains consent, prepares equipment, assists with procedure and prepares biopsy/aspirate to be sent to lab.
Requirements
- Possession of State Registered Nurse license.
- CPR certification
- Chemotherapy biotherapy certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.
- Previous experience in oncology preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists Physician in assuring high patient satisfaction and quality care
- Provide education on disease processes and on chemotherapy, including precautions, possible side effects, and signs and symptoms to report to M.D.
- Provides information on prosthesis and wigs, etc. as needed.
- Provides education on nutrition and on treatment of side effects.
- Administers medication to patients as directed by M.D.
- Initiates IV's via central venous devices or by peripheral access and administers chemotherapy pre-meds, chemotherapy, Remicade, and other meds as prescribed by M.D.
- Monitors patients closely for adverse reactions, notifies M.D., and treats appropriately as needed per M.D. orders.
- Records treatment given to patient, assesses, records, and reports patient condition, reaction to drugs, and treatment to M.D.
- Records medication given to patient including dosage and route and records teaching given.
- Adheres to appropriate chemotherapy safety and precautions, per policy.
- Has appropriate equipment available in case of chemo spill.
- Has knowledge of extravasation precautions and treatment of extravasation should it occur.
- Assists with bone marrow aspiration/biopsy procedure.
- Obtains consent, prepares equipment, assists with procedure and prepares biopsy/aspirate to be sent to lab.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
