Infusion RN - Cancer Center - Full Time - Days - 10hr

Emanate Health; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Health is seeking an experienced Infusion Registered Nurse in California to provide outpatient infusion therapy, including IV chemo, immunotherapy, and transfusions, with porta-cath and PICC access competency. You will coordinate direct patient care across the cancer care team and educate patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN (preferred), California RN license, BLS/ACLS, and ONS chemotherapy provider card, with 2 years of outpatient infusion experience.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and CA RN license required.
• Two years outpatient infusion chemotherapy experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card required; ongoing cancer education annually.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement infusion therapy per physician orders in outpatient setting.
• Perform IV, subcutaneous, and transfusion procedures; access porta-caths and PICC lines.
• Coordinate patient care across cancer care team and educate patients/families.
• Document nursing care and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Chemotherapy Administration

PICC Access

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Education

BSN preferred

California RN license

BLS

ACLS

ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy card

OCN certification preferred

Tools

Portacath/PICC access tools

Job description

Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals. On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.

Job Summary Provides assessment and nursing intervention in all areas of Infusion Therapy when requested by physicians and/or clinical trial protocols in the outpatient setting. Perform the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of safe, therapeutic, efficient, and quality care for patients consistent with the unit’s standard of care. This includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapy, and blood transfusions. Treatment methods include intravenous, subcutaneous, and injections. The infusion RN must demonstrate competency in accessing porta-caths and PICC lines as well as peripheral venous access and case management intervention. The RN is responsible for case management and care coordination across all cancer care providers and the continuum of care. The Infusion RN will coordinate patient care and implement patient specific treatment plans ordered by physicians. Provides effective education, educational resources, and support to patients and their families. Utilizes nursing skills to determine the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care and educational needs of the patient/family/significant other and work with the patients entire care team to advocate on the patient’s behalf. Contributes to the educational process for patients, staff and self. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum Education Requirement : BSN preferred.
2. Minimum Experience Requirement : Two years of chemotherapy administration experience working as an outpatient infusion RN, in a clinic, physician office, or hospital setting. Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Center experience preferred. Must have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent customer service and service recovery skills.
3. Minimum License Requirement : Current California RN license. BLS and ACLS required. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider card required. OCN certification preferred. Ongoing education of 12 cancer related continuing nursing education hours annually.

Pay Range: $55.64 - $85.05

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