Oncology Infusion Nurse - Part Time

Redeemer Health•Abington Township, PA

19h

About The Position

The Oncology Infusion Nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care in an outpatient Oncology center. The role supports patients diagnosed with cancer and blood diseases in conjunction with a physician. Responsibilities include patient education and administration of IV therapy, chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under a physician’s direction and supervision. The nurse assesses, prioritizes, and monitors patients, using critical thinking to evaluate symptoms and determine appropriate education and support. The nurse collaborates with physicians on dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management; documents nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration; and communicates pertinent information and interventions to the physician and care team. The role also includes assessing patient and family needs and providing teaching and instructional materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing upon hire or within two years.
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course (Chemo/Biotherapy Provider Card).
IV skills and experience in oncology or infusion therapy required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification preferred, including OCN; OCN/AOCN and/or Patient Navigation certification preferred.
Proficiency with personal computer programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and data management programs preferred.
Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society or a similar professional organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to provide comprehensive outpatient oncology care.
Manage care for patients diagnosed with cancer and blood diseases in conjunction with a physician.
Educate patients about therapy and treatment associated with specific medications.
Administer IV therapy, chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under physician direction and supervision.
Assess, prioritize, and monitor patients under the nurse’s care.
Use critical thinking to assess patient symptoms and determine appropriate education and support.
Collaborate with physicians regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Document nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in the patient record.
Communicate pertinent information and interventions to the physician and care team, as appropriate.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.