RN Infusion - Transition Associate (Travel)

American Oncology Network•Urbana, IL

4d•$30 - $42•Remote

About The Position

This position requires travel around the US to our AON clinics. The RN Infusion - Transition Associate will perform all required duties of a Registered Nurse, including documentation, administering medications, patient education, telephone triage, dispensing equipment, analyzing processes, preparing and delivering training materials, evaluating training results, providing ongoing support, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. The role also involves assisting with inventory and restocking medical supplies, attending meetings, and maintaining patient and employee confidentiality. A key responsibility is leading training efforts for onboarding new employees and providing support to merger staff and clinics during transitions. Travel outside of transition duties may be required for training or clinic coverage.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, Multistate License required and may be required to obtain other state licenses as applicable.
Valid state Driver’s License for travel.
Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
Current CPR & BLS certifications are required.
IV Therapy experience required
3 years’ experience with hematology/oncology patients in a clinic or hospital is required.
Strong knowledge of Electronic medical record (EMR) software required.
Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential.
Must have strong critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
Efficient in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
Knowledge of Workday

Nice To Haves

OCN preferred
Former teaching/training/precepting/supervisory/acquisition experience preferred.
Second language is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

Effectively perform all required duties of a Registered Nurse.
Thorough and accurate documentation in OncoEMR of treatment rendered to patients.
Ensure appropriate charges are captured by following guidelines for appropriate administration of all medications.
Safely and accurately administer chemotherapeutic agents to patients as ordered by company physicians, using ONS standards and guidelines.
Accurate and safe disposal of biohazardous waste, per OSHA and HRS guidelines.
Educate patients and (when appropriate), family about medications, side effects and planned treatment course.
Interact with patient and family in a caring, professional manner.
Prioritize incoming calls and messages from patients, family members, hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmacies and physician offices from emergent to non-urgent.
Respond to patient calls and messages accordingly in an appropriate time frame.
Have working knowledge of dispensing medications via a secured system.
Able to perform cycle count.
Restock medications within appropriate time frame.
Enter all appropriate patient charges into secured system.
Analyze current processes and recommend training required on both a group and individual level.
Prepare training materials and deliver such materials in on-site (live) sessions and webinar format.
Evaluate training results and recommend additional resources to ensure successful transition.
Provide on-going support and guidance for on-going success.
Perform any and all duties required to keep in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Follow the company I.D. policy and procedure with every patient encounter.
Assist with inventory and re-stocking medical supplies, when called upon.
Recommend purchase of new items as needed.
Place stock in storage areas in a timely manner.
Attend annual Safety / OSHA training meetings and any applicable assigned educational materials.
Attend all mandatory staff meetings as necessary.
Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information at all times.
Lead all training efforts to onboarding and new employees to related job duties.
Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to patient privacy, patient’s rights, personnel law, safety, labor, and employment law.
Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and Disaster Plan.
Provide on-going support to merger staff/clinic and guidance for on-going success during and after transition.
May be required to travel outside of transition to a company location to assist with training new employees and/or clinic coverage.