Infusion RN - PRN

Us Oncology Inc; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center seeks a part-time Infusion Nurse to join our on-call infusion team in Albany and Corvallis, OR. The RN will manage chemotherapy administration, IV therapy, and patient education with emphasis on safety and patient-centered care.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Nursing, Oregon RN license, and minimum three years of nursing experience; CPR/BLS or ACLS. OCN certification preferred; some shifts may vary.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing degree from an accredited program; BSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience.
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• Current RN license in Oregon; OCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other meds under physician/APP supervision.
• Maintains patient flow in infusion area.
• Assesses patients for changes in condition and initiates action.

Skills

IV therapy

Oncology nursing

Venipuncture

Central line care

Patient education

CPR/BLS or ACLS

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Infusion pumps

Port access

Job description

Overview

Infusion Nurse – On call/PRN

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center – Central Oregon’s largest private Cancer Care Clinic group, is looking for an exceptional Registered Nurse (RN) to join the infusion team at their Albany and Corvallis, OR location. This RN would focus on caring for our patients receiving infusion therapies. IV skills are crucial for success in this role and having prior oncology experience is a plus. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you!

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $42.00 - $69.46 The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity, etc.

Employment Type: Part Time/On Call

Benefits: Sick Time

Location: Corvallis, OR

Hours/Shift: Varies – ranging from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Administers chemotherapy, hydration and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician or APP.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of the infusion room.
• Assesses patients for changes in condition, including but not limited to abnormal labs, drug reactions and initiates appropriate action.
• Completes all chemotherapy charge forms. Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, medications and blood products, to include, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access and infusion devices.
• Connects portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician, as needed.
• Assures nursing charges are accurate and complete on patient fee slips.
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Cross-coverage at multiple locations may be necessary and will be requested as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing degreefrom an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN strongly preferred
• At least three (3) years nursing experience.
• Current RN state license with the Oregon State Board of Nursing; Current OCN certification preferred
• Current CPR/BLS or ACLS certification
• Must maintain continuing education requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Work may require occasional travel by automobile to other sites.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.