RN - Chemo Infusion

Winona Health • Winona, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN is responsible for the care of clinic infusion patients. The RN will assess and triage patients to assure appropriateness of care in the right setting and by the right staff. The RN will provide patient care including but not limited to rooming of patients, performing assessments and gathering of data, interpretation of assessments, implementation of therapeutic interventions, and evaluation of those interventions. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but not limited to taking vital signs, IV medication administration, treatments, monitoring of patients, scheduling and coordination of care. Must be able to assist at other Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

Requirements

• 2- or 4-year nursing degree.
• RN License - MN.
• CPR & BLS Certification.
• Responsible for care of oncology and infusion patients in the clinic setting including case management.
• Knowledge of patient diagnoses, the chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents and other cancer treatment agents used in caring for patients.
• Knowledge of the regimens and schedules for medications that are administered.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements to handle and administer these agents.
• Knowledge of appropriate labs needed for each type of treatment and how to interpret and act on them.
• Knowledge of risks and benefits of treatment modalities and requirement to provide education to the patient and family.
• Ability to access/flush ports and care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Basic computer skills.
• Word.
• Outlook.
• Excel.
• Patient information database (Cerner, EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Chemo certification required with-in 2 years of hire.
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate required within 1 year.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC) through Oncology Nursing Society desired within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of patient care coordination in compliance with RN licensure to include but not limited to: Physical assessments of patients.
• Triaging of and presenting patients for appropriateness of care.
• Taking vital signs, monitoring patients, and communication with onsite and offsite physicians/providers.
• Insertion, Discontinuation and Administration of medications, fluids, and blood products through various intravenous routes as prescribed.
• Discontinuing disposable and mechanical chemotherapy pumps.
• Accessing and discontinuing central lines for the use of infusions and/or lab draws.
• Performing therapuetic phlebotomy.
• Monitoring patient after receiving a thoracentesis.
• Administering medications based on fluid removed after a paracentesis.
• Coordination of order sets, diagnotyic testing, and additional treatments and/or therapies ordered.
• Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner)
• Contacting patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician.
• Determine appropriate scheduling for care of chemo patient and those patients referred for specialty care based on clinical data specific to each individual case.
• Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
• Proficiency for laboratory tests as required, drawing samples via access devices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
• Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
• Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
• Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
• Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree