Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

About this role

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision.

Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve.

Job Description: The   Medical Oncology   Infusion Nurse   is a highly trained medical professional   who provides competent, compassionate nursing care of   the highest standard. This position   will be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care ,   including the delivery of IV infusions, educating patients about disease and treatment, triaging patient calls, collaborating with providers, and various office/administrative responsibilities.  

Primary   D uties &   R esponsibilities:  

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols .  

• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies .  

• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone .  

• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities .  

• Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic .  

• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record .  

• Performs assessments of   patients’   functional ability and   recognizes   physical   and safety needs of patients .  

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families ,   and other health professionals .  

• Assesses   readiness   of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education .  

• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality,   safe ,   and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care .  

• Communicate effectively , courteously,   and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice .  

Qualifications :  

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program .  

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the   state of employment   and will be verified prior to employment.    

• RN with Oncology   Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.  

• BLS, CPR,   or   ACLS   certification required and will be verified prior to employment.  

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.  

• Competent   in venipuncture, vascular access ,   and IV infusion skills.   

• Critical care, infusion ,   or oncology nursing experience preferred.  

• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course is not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.  

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:  

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  

• Excellent customer service capabilities are required.  

• Ability to work well under pressure.  

• Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  

• Proficient in   commonly used computer software   ( ex. ,   Microsoft   Office Suite).  

• Strong math   (specifically dosage calculations )   and analytical skills.  

Direct Reports:  

• N/A .  

Travel:  

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to other   sites as necessary within a   geographic region.  

Physical Requirements for the   Job :  

• Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs .  

• C onsiderable standing/walking with variable work .  

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.  

• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.   

• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  

• May be required to help transfer patient.  

• Occasionally lifts and   carry   items weighing up to 40 lbs.  

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