RN Infusion, Brown Cancer Center Downtown, 7a-5:30p/8a-6:30p
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. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN applies infusion therapy knowledge, oncology nursing standards, safe-handling practices for hazardous drugs, knowledge of oncology drug therapies and side-effect management, and critical-thinking skills. The role includes performing patient assessments, reviewing laboratory parameters, educating and supporting patients, administering infusion therapies, and obtaining and maintaining venous access. The RN is expected to demonstrate technical competence, professional and clinical judgment, and effective communication, and to participate in continuous learning about evidence-based practices and infusion therapies.
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, such as OCN, BMTCN, and/or CBCN.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and identify changes in status, including signs and symptoms of adverse reactions and side effects.
- Communicate relevant treatment information and treatment-related side effects, and reconcile medications at every patient encounter.
- Make recommendations based on oncology knowledge, policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Obtain physician orders; provide nursing care; document assessments; and educate patients about infusion treatment modalities and potential side effects.
- Review laboratory values and diagnostic tests, identify abnormalities, and communicate findings to the appropriate provider.
- Verify treatment parameters before initiating treatment and calculate ANC, BSA, and dosages in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Administer chemotherapy by IV, SQ, IM, IP, central line, peripheral, and oral routes in accordance with applicable professional guidelines and standards; monitor for adverse reactions and provide appropriate treatment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including clinical trials, to ensure treatment requirements and procedures are followed, documentation is completed, and changes in patient condition or adverse events are reported.
- Oversee treatment-area flow, support timely patient care, address patient concerns, and schedule follow-up treatments.
- Provide and document patient and family education, adapting teaching to their needs.
- Participate in quality, patient safety, patient experience, and performance-improvement initiatives; shared governance and committees; and preparation for accreditation surveys.
- Maintain professional growth, oncology certification, and a chemotherapy provider card; participate in conferences and share information with peers; and contribute to community activities and cancer center initiatives.
- Maintain annual competencies and complete assigned learning.
- Cross-train in the radiation oncology unit and oncology specialty clinics.
- Comply with company policies, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned within competency and scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
