Registered Nurse, Infusion

OneOncology•Alexandria, LA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Infusion coordinates and provides patient care under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, and assumes individual responsibility and accountability for nursing care. The position supports infusion teams in Leesville and Alexandria, Louisiana. Coverage days are Mondays and Fridays in Alexandria and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Leesville. The nurse assesses and prioritizes patient needs, manages time effectively, pays close attention to detail, and works independently as well as collaboratively. Patient-care activities include assessment and documentation for IV chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy infusions; IM and subcutaneous injections; central line access and dressing changes; therapeutic phlebotomies; patient education and triage; and coordination of care through a multidisciplinary approach.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification and licensure.
BLS CPR certification required.
Three years of nursing experience in a clinic.
Experience with oncology clinic and/or infusion operations.
Ability to cover both the Alexandria and Leesville clinics as needed.
Ability to assess and prioritize patient needs, manage time effectively, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts (BA) and/or OCN certification preferred.
Oncology nursing experience preferred.
ONS/OCN highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide patient care under the general direction of the Nurse Manager.
Assess and prioritize patient needs.
Document patient assessments and IV infusions of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
Administer IM 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.
Perform nursing duties and use the EMR.
Cover the Alexandria and Leesville clinics as needed.