RN Infusion, Brown Cancer Center South, 7:30a-4p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infusion RN is a licensed professional who provides evidence-based care to adult patients receiving cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care, applying knowledge of infusion therapy, oncology nursing standards, safe handling of hazardous drugs, oncology drug therapies, side-effect management, and critical thinking. The role requires technical competence, professional and clinical judgment, effective communication, appropriate patient assessment, review of laboratory parameters, patient education and support, administration of infusion therapies, and obtaining and maintaining venous access. The Infusion RN is expected to pursue continuous learning and stay current with evidence-based practices and infusion therapies. The position is based at Brown Cancer Center South, UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center - UMC, at 529 S. Jackson St., Louisville, Kentucky. The listed schedule is first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Obtain or enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire.
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Current ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification course provider card.
Obtain certification within two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of oncology patient care experience.
ONCC certification (OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN).

Responsibilities

Perform nursing assessments and identify changes in patient status, including signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
Communicate pertinent information about treatment and treatment-related side effects.
Complete medication reconciliation at every patient encounter.
Make recommendations based on oncology knowledge, policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Obtain physician orders, provide nursing care, document assessments, and educate patients about infusion treatment modalities and potential side effects.
Review abnormal laboratory values and diagnostic tests and communicate findings to the appropriate provider.
Verify treatment parameters before initiating treatment and calculate ANC, BSA, and dosage according to established policies and procedures.
Administer chemotherapy by IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, central-line, peripheral, and oral routes in accordance with applicable guidelines and standards; monitor for adverse reactions and provide appropriate treatment.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including clinical trials, to ensure compliance with treatment requirements and procedures, complete documentation, and report changes in patient condition or adverse events to the appropriate provider.
Oversee treatment-area flow so patients are seen promptly, address patient issues and concerns, and schedule follow-up treatments.
Provide patients and families with treatment- and side-effect-related education and materials, adapt teaching to their needs, and document education.
Participate in quality, patient-safety, patient-experience, and performance-improvement initiatives; shared governance and committees; and preparation for accreditation surveys.
Maintain professional growth, including oncology certification and chemotherapy provider credentials, participation in conferences, sharing information with peers, and involvement in community activities and cancer center projects.
Maintain annual competencies and complete assigned learning.
Cross-train in the radiation oncology unit and oncology specialty clinics.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned within competency and scope of practice.