Infusion Nurse

CONNECTICUT ONCOLOGY GROUP, P.C.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Oncology Group is seeking a dedicated registered nurse with oncology experience to join our team. You will participate in chemotherapy administration, patient assessment, education, and coordination of care across multiple clinics in Connecticut. Strong EMR skills and teamwork are essential.

The role requires an active RN license, with BSN preferred, current BLS, and oncology certification preferred. A minimum of 3 years RN experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse state license; Oncology experience preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current BLS provider card required.
• Oncology certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies all patient data is present before and during visits.
• Collaborates with physician to assess symptoms and treatment-related issues.
• Performs telephone triage to assess patient concerns.
• Starts peripheral IVs and manages venous access devices as needed.
• Administers chemotherapy and other drugs per COG standards after training.
• Documents chemotherapy, drug administrations, and billing details.
• Ensures timely collection of laboratory specimens.
• Manages prescription/refill extension requests per policy.
• Assists with provider procedures such as bone marrow or skin biopsies.
• Educates patients and documents readiness to learn during consent process.
• Completes paperwork for patient assistance, employment, and insurance. (FMLA, disability, etc.)
• Screens patients for distress and provides counseling and referrals as appropriate.
• Maintains empathetic, patient-centered care at all times.
• Navigates and documents in EMR effectively.
• Generates daily/weekly/monthly clinical reports for accuracy.
• Travels to other COG clinics as needed.

Skills

Nursing principles

Oncology knowledge

Chemotherapy administration

EMR proficiency

Patient communication

Education

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Current BLS provider card

Oncology certification preferred

Minimum 3 years RN experience

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Connecticut Oncology Group offers patients hope they need with state-of-the-art treatment. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care and services to our patients and to do so efficiently and economically. Our employees are important member of our team because their work directly influences our practice's reputation.

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

Overall Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
• Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses.
• Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs.
• Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports.
• Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to COG standards after training and competency validation.
• Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and/or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to COG practice standards.
• Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation, and billing.
• Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
• Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens.
• Manages prescription/refill extension requests per COG policy, procedure, and standards.
• Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
• Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during the informed consent process.
• Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance. (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.).
• Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community /support services.
• Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR.
• Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug/sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
• Informs Clinic / Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
• Stocks & manages inventory and supplies.
• Generates and reviews daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy.
• Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures.
• Travels to other COG clinics as needed.
• Participates on committees and focus groups as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, competency validations necessary.
• Perform job expectations /responsibilities accurately & successfully.
• Other duties as required.

Education/Experience

• Current Registered Nurse state license, Oncology experience preferred
• BSN, preferred
• Current BLS provider card
• Certification in Oncology, preferred
• Minimum 3 years RN Experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of standards for cancer diagnosis/oncology practices/treatments.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families and to deal with grief and challenging patient/visitor interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plans for each cancer patient.