RN - Infusion

Cancer Care Northwest•Spokane Valley, WA

12d

About The Position

The RN - Infusion provides professional nursing care for patients according to established standards and practices. The role requires knowledge of age-specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences among late adolescents, adults, middle-aged patients, and older adults. The nurse participates in companywide quality initiatives and supports the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position administers infusion therapies and medications, assesses patients before and after treatment, monitors changes in condition, performs vascular access procedures, and supports safe medication dosing and infusion-pump use. The nurse also provides patient and caregiver education, triages calls, manages medication refill requests, maintains confidentiality, and provides coverage at satellite offices as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program; a BSN is preferred.
Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state.
Current BCLS certification.
Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in cancer treatment.
Current or pending Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Current or pending Oncology Certification.

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner.
Assess and record patient data before and after infusion therapy as indicated by protocol, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Assess patients for changes in condition.
Maintain knowledge of reimbursement procedures.
Use and maintain ambulatory infusion pumps, clean pumps after use, and document pump usage appropriately.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing the patient and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting providers about dose modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Administer medications using the correct medication, dosage or amount, route, time, and technique.
Use appropriate technical skills to administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other medications, including venipuncture, central-line access, and infusion devices.
Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in using the pump at home.
Triage patient phone calls as needed.
Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in companywide quality initiatives and support the Cancer Care Northwest Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.