Oncology Infusion Nurse

Centstone HC•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

This role involves administering chemotherapy IV fluids, assessing and diagnosing patient health problems, and developing patient education programs for post-discharge care. The nurse will also initiate patient care meetings, maintain a safe environment, and provide guidance to the healthcare team. Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication management, infection control, and participating in quality management initiatives. The position also involves orienting new staff and documenting patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in nursing
at least one (1) year of oncology experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current BLS
Must obtain OCN certification within one year of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy IV fluids via peripherally inserted central catheters.
Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs.
Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient’s condition warrants.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care.
Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians’ orders.
Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care.
Documents patient care in the health care record according to standards.
Directs and delegates care to other team members.
Providing safe, effective, appropriate and comprehensive infusion services to oncology patients.
Provides education and follow-up care after patients have been released from chemotherapy.