Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

About this role

Our caring and educated staff remains dedicated to providing insightful, compassionate care to all of our patients. We understand that every person is unique and we strive to ensure that our patients achieve not only the best possible outcome for their cancer treatment, but also the highest quality care and service during and after treatment. With Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, as well as an onsite laboratory and pharmacy, we truly offer complete cancer care, under one roof.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we 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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