Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion Clinic - PRN

VCU Health • Tappahannock, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Infusion Services Department provides safe, high-quality outpatient treatment and supportive therapies for patients with cancer, chronic illnesses, and other complex medical conditions. Our experienced team of oncology-certified nurses, providers, pharmacists, and support staff is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a comfortable and healing environment. The Infusion Center is open Monday-Friday 8am-430pm. The Infusion Center offers administration of a wide range of therapies, including: • Chemotherapy and immunotherapy • Targeted cancer therapies • Blood and blood product transfusions • Hydration therapy • Biologic and specialty medications • Iron infusions • Supportive treatments and injections • Central Line Management Our mission is to deliver exceptional cancer care close to home while fostering hope, healing, and improved quality of life for every patient we serve. Through innovation, education, and collaboration, we strive to improve access to care, reduce barriers to treatment, and provide compassionate support throughout every stage of the cancer journey.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 yrs RN experience
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state
• Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• 12 to 24 months RN experience
• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Infusion experience
• Academic Health Care Experience
• Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
• Certification in specialty area

Responsibilities

• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Benefits

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree