Registered Nurse - Infusion

Cancer Care Northwest•Spokane Valley, WA

6d•$41 - $63

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group. Participates in companywide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Be a graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
Have current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
Have current BCLS certification.
Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer.
Have current or pending Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification with in one year of e mployment.

Nice To Haves

Have current or pending Oncology Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Assesses and records patient data pre and post infusion therapy as indicated per protocol, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, medication changes.
Assesses patients for changes in condition.
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
Facilitat es dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting providers regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains cen tral lines catheter devices.
Administers all medications using correct medication, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy and other medications, to include, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices.
Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
Triages patient phone calls as needed.
Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy.
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs all other duties/responsibilities as necessary or assigned.