RN Infusion

The US Oncology Network•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Maryland Oncology Hematology is seeking an RN Infusion nurse to provide professional nursing care for oncology patients under general supervision and in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The nurse considers the physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific needs of patients from late adolescence through older adulthood, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and manage patient and family needs. The role also supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position includes planning and coordinating continuity of care; assessing patients and documenting nursing interventions; educating and supporting patients and families; preparing and administering therapies and medications; and coordinating clinical operations and follow-up. Infusion-specific duties include programming portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery, teaching patients or caregivers how to use pumps at home, and demonstrating proper pump maintenance, cleaning, and documentation. The work takes place in an oncology/hematology clinic environment, where exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other related conditions is possible. The role requires extensive standing and walking, a full range of body motion, and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds. The stated general pay scale is $66,515.73–$102,336.00 per year; the actual hiring rate depends on factors including experience, education, responsibilities, location, and work performance.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
Have 0–3 years of nursing experience; oncology experience, preferably at least one year, is specified.

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 patients’ health status by interviewing them about their current status and medical history.
Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report assessment and examination results, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs, provide teaching and instructional materials, and offer psychosocial support.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under physician direction and supervision.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before administering therapies.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing the patient and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting the physician about dosage changes, 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 guidelines 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.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests and procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient phone calls and document relevant information in patient charts.
Coordinate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team, and coordinate services related to patient care.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Assist and collaborate with 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 using the pumps at home.
Demonstrate knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, clean pumps after use, and document pump usage properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.