Infusion Registered Nurse

REGIONAL CANCER CARE ASSOCIATES LLC; New Jersey; Sur place; USD 107 940 000 - 145 621 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off and holiday pay

Tuition discounts

Résumé du poste

REGIONAL CANCER CARE ASSOCIATES LLC in Edison, NJ is seeking an Infusion RN to join our oncology team. You will administer infusion therapies, monitor patients, educate on treatment, and support safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with physicians. Oncology nursing and IV therapy experience are required, with BLS and ONS certification preferred or to be obtained within a year.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• 2+ years of medical oncology experience preferred.
• ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certification or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.

Responsabilités

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, and symptom management.
• Document nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform IV therapy and administer injections as appropriate.
• Observe and manage adverse events per guidelines (ONS/OSHA).
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintain patient evaluation and ensure safe, quality infusion services.

Connaissances

IV skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Oncology experience

VADs familiarity

Outils

ONS guidelines

Description du poste

Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate RN with a passion for oncology care? RCCA is excited to welcome an Infusion RN to our dynamic team in Edison, NJ. In this fast-paced role, you'll provide essential infusion therapy to our oncology patients, making a significant impact on their care journey.

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Edison, NJ

Compensation: $37.67 - $50.82 per hour

Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications

As of the date of this posting, RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary, we provide: Health, dental, and vision plans, Wellness program, Health savings account - Flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan, Life insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay, Tuition discounts with numerous universities.

We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and triage patients.


• Provide and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.


• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, monoclonal antibody therapy, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.


• Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents.


• Demonstrates knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.


• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the ONS and OSHA guidelines as gained through annual training and experience.


• Maintains a systematic and ongoing patient evaluation process, collecting and documenting evaluation data from all pertinent sources.


• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.


• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.


• Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.


• Adheres to all protocols, policies, and procedures.


• Willing to cross-train and perform duties as needed in other areas of the clinic including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Strong critical thinking skills.


• Strong computer skills.


• Excellent IV skills.


• Familiar with VADs.


• Willingness to work with research subjects and administer trial medications after an appropriately determined training period.

Basic Qualifications:

• Current RN License


• 2+ years' experience in medical oncology preferred.


• Either ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certified or willing to obtain within a year from the start date.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.


• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards.


• May have long periods of sitting and/or standing and walking.

Working Conditions:

Environment (Office, etc.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.