Registered Nurse, Infusion OCC N PHX

City of Hope • North Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Infusion Nurse initiates, monitors, and completes intravenous and intramuscular therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, pre-medications, and hydration. The nurse cares for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports; administers and monitors blood products safely; assesses patient responses to treatment; and intervenes appropriately, including in life-threatening situations. The role also includes administering medications by all routes using the six rights of medication administration and a medication bar scanner, monitoring patients for side effects, and collecting blood specimens and blood cultures.

City of Hope is a cancer and diabetes research and treatment organization whose integrated work spans patient care, research and development, academics and training, and philanthropy. Its national system includes locations in Southern California, Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in chemotherapy infusion.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Registered Nurse credential for Arizona.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 30 days of hire, with renewal every two years.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor, and complete intravenous and intramuscular therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, pre-medications, and hydration.
• Care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.
• Administer and monitor blood products safely.
• Assess and recognize normal and abnormal responses to treatments and institute appropriate interventions.
• Assess and intervene in life-threatening situations.
• Administer medications via all routes using the six rights of medication administration and a medication bar scanner, and monitor patients for side effects.
• Collect blood specimens and blood cultures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree