Per Diem Infusion Nurse

ECHO Associates • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

Why Join Us? The team at ECHO is comprised of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in oncology care. Working at ECHO provides an opportunity to deliver the highest level of care and service to patients while in a supportive, close knit and cutting edge environment. Job Description: Responsibilities include: Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care Completes timely and ongoing patient assessments and responses to treatments serving as a key participant on the treatment team Works closely with APRNs and Doctors to ensure appropriate and prescribed treatment plans are followed Oversee triage responsibilities when scheduled Deliver teaches to patients on a variety of different subject matters and medication procedures Administer chemotherapy administration as well as immunotherapy, intravenous gamma globulin, iron infusions and growth factor support Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology (ECHO) Associates is proud to provide expert hematology and oncology care to patients across Eastern Connecticut for over 30 years. Our goal to provide patients and their families with access to the latest treatments and resources in a personalized and compassionate manner. We are a private practice, with the benefits of affiliations with top hospitals in the area. We are independently owned, meaning the patient's needs come first. We go the extra mile to deliver outstanding, cost-efficient care, and ongoing emotional support.

Requirements

• Current RN license through the state of CT
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• Ability to stand for the duration of shift and move quickly throughout the infusion center

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience accessing ports and placing IV lines
• Previous experience in Oncology and working with an oncology EMR preferred

Responsibilities

• Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record.
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
• Completes timely and ongoing patient assessments and responses to treatments serving as a key participant on the treatment team
• Works closely with APRNs and Doctors to ensure appropriate and prescribed treatment plans are followed
• Oversee triage responsibilities when scheduled
• Deliver teaches to patients on a variety of different subject matters and medication procedures
• Administer chemotherapy administration as well as immunotherapy, intravenous gamma globulin, iron infusions and growth factor support

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees