RN Infusion

The US Oncology Network•Washington, DC

About The Position

Under general supervision, the RN Infusion provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The nurse demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences in patients from late adolescence through older adulthood. Working with the interdisciplinary team, the RN assesses and manages patient and family needs and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The role includes planning and coordinating continuity of care; assessing patients and documenting care; preparing and administering therapies under physician direction; providing patient and family education and psychosocial support; and coordinating clinical operations. Infusion-specific work includes programming portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, teaching patients or caregivers to use pumps at home, and cleaning and documenting pump use. The position may provide nursing coverage at satellite offices and support clinical research.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
Active RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
0–3 years of nursing experience; oncology experience, preferably at least one year.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and extensive standing and walking; occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 40 lbs.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
At least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care in accordance with established standards and practices.
Assess patient health status through interviews about current status and medical history; collect and document nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report assessment findings, physical examination results, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching, instructional materials, and psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure applicable pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapy administration.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing the patient and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting the physician about modifications, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments; apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment, restock supplies, follow OSHA guidance for cytotoxic agents and biohazardous materials, follow disinfection protocols, and maintain equipment according to quality-control standards.
Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and record relevant information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures and maintain efficient patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication and services among patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; help patients locate community resources.
Assist with and collaborate on clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Participate in professional development and ongoing education to maintain current oncology nursing knowledge.
Program portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and instruct patients or caregivers in their use at home.
Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, clean pumps after use, and document pump usage appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned.