Infusion RN

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, seeks an Infusion Nurse to administer IV therapies and medications, assess patient needs, manage infusion devices, educate patients, and monitor for complications.

Requires CA RN license and BLS; Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. The role involves providing education, documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with the oncology team.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CA Registered Nursing License
• Registered Nurse: Current California RN license
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days
• Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN is preferred

Responsibilities

• The Infusion Suite RN performs intravenous therapy and administers chemotherapy and other agents under supervision, documenting in the EMR.
• Assess patient needs and infusion device function; monitor for adverse events.
• Provide patient and family education and ensure safety and sterile technique.
• Coordinate labs, imaging, and other tests as needed and review results before appointments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with protocols and study guidelines.
• Communicate patient status regularly to physicians and healthcare team members.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Infusion Nurse, you will administer intravenous (IV) therapies and medications, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

Every day you will assess needs, manage infusion devices, meticulously prepare and administer medications, educate patients, and monitor for complications.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical assessment, precise technical proficiency, compassionate communication, and adherence to sterile and safety protocols.

• The Infusion Suite RN performs functions that include delivering chemotherapy and therapeutic agents via I.V. administration, providing patient education, assessment and follow-up and documenting in the electronic medical record. Also performs related work as required. This is under the supervision of the Director of Oncology.
• Facilitate care for the patients at all phases of the process consistent with the documented protocol and established standards.
• Provide patient and family education/teaching.
• Ensure labs, radiographs, and other appropriate tests are done and the results are available prior to the patient's appointment. Document all the patients' medication and complete questionnaires.
• Maintain documentation consistent with protocol/clinical study guidelines.
• Communicates patient status on a regular basis to the physician and other members of the health care team.

This position is in San Luis Obispo

Job Requirements Required

• Must possess current CA Registered Nursing License
• Registered Nurse: Current California RN license
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN

This position is in San Luis Obispo

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

One Community. One Mission. One California

This position is in San Luis Obispo

Pay Range

$52.15 - $77.58 /hour