Registered Nurse, Infusion

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center • Leesville, LA

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is hiring a Registered Nurse to support infusion teams in Leesville and Alexandria, Louisiana. Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the nurse coordinates and provides patient care and is accountable for the provision of nursing care. The role calls for someone who can assess and prioritize patient needs, manage time effectively, pay close attention to detail, work independently, and collaborate well with others.

The position includes assessing patients and documenting chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted-therapy IV infusions; administering intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; accessing central lines and changing dressings; performing therapeutic phlebotomies; educating and triaging patients; and coordinating care through a multidisciplinary approach. Coverage days are Mondays and Fridays in Alexandria and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Leesville. The nurse must be able to cover both clinics as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN).
• Three years of nursing experience in a clinic.
• RN and BLS CPR required.
• Ability to cover both the Alexandria and Leesville clinics as needed.
• Ability to assess and prioritize patient needs, manage time, pay close attention to detail, work independently, and collaborate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts degree and/or OCN certification preferred.
• Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• ONS/OCN highly preferred.
• Oncology clinic and/or infusion operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide patient care, taking individual responsibility and accountability for nursing care.
• Assess patients and document IV infusions of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
• Access central lines and perform dressing changes.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies.
• Provide patient education and triage.
• Coordinate patient care through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Support infusion teams at the Alexandria and Leesville clinics as needed.
• Perform nursing duties, coordinate patient care, and use the EMR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed