Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse

United Urology Group; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

OneOncology is seeking a Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse to provide specialized care, including IV infusions, patient education, and coordination of patient care in a fast-paced oncology setting.

The role requires RN licensure with oncology experience; strong communication and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with physicians and care teams. Travel to affiliate sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in the state of employment.
• OCN preferred.
• BLS/CPR/ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Competent in venipuncture, vascular access, IV infusion.
• Oncology/Infusion experience preferred.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy course not required on hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care according to institutional policies and protocols.
• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies.
• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone.
• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities.
• Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic.
• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Performs assessments of patients’ functional ability and recognizes physical and safety needs of patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Assesses readiness of patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality, safe, and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.

Skills

RN Oncology

IV Infusion

Venipuncture

Patient Education

Triaging

EMR Documentation

Oncology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing degree

OCN certification preferred

Job description

OneOncology is positioning community oncologists to drive the future of medical care through a patient-centric, physician-driven, and technology-powered model to help improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and other diseases. Our team is bringing together leaders to the market place to help drive OneOncology’s mission and vision.

Why join us? This is an exciting time to join OneOncology. Our values-driven culture reflects our startup enthusiasm supported by industry leaders in oncology, urology, technology, and finance. We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to improve and build new processes that support the meaningful work of independent physicians and the patients they serve.

Job Description:

The Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse is a highly trained medical professionalwho provides competent, compassionate nursing care ofthe highest standard. This positionwill be responsible for independently coordinating and providing safe patient care,including the delivery of IV infusions, educating patients about disease and treatment, triaging patient calls, collaborating with providers, and various office/administrative responsibilities.

PrimaryDuties &Responsibilities:

• Verifies regimen orders and administers infusion medications and supportive care medications according to institutional policies and protocols.

• Recognizes and responds to infusion reactions and other medical emergencies.

• Triage and prioritize needs of patients either directly or by phone.

• Participates and monitors quality improvement activities.

• Assists in the clinical scheduling of patients returning to nursing clinic.

• Documents nursing encounters in the Electronic Medical Record.

• Performs assessments ofpatients’functional ability andrecognizesphysicaland safety needs of patients.

• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families,and other health professionals.

• Assessesreadinessof patient/family to learn and provide individualized patient education.

• Identifies and works to resolve barriers that impede quality,safe,and efficient delivery of patient treatment and care.

• Communicate effectively, courteously,and professionally with patients, physicians, vendors, employees, guests, and all others accessing the practice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in thestate of employmentand will be verified prior to employment.

• RN with OncologyCertified Nurse (OCN) preferred.

• BLS, CPR,orACLScertification required and will be verified prior to employment.

• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.

• Competentin venipuncture, vascular access,and IV infusion skills.

• Critical care, infusion,or oncology nursing experience preferred.

• Completion of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy courseis not required upon hire but would be expected to be completed within 2 years.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent customer service capabilities are required.

• Ability to work well under pressure.

• Superior leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficient incommonly used computer software(ex.,MicrosoftOffice Suite).

• Strong math(specifically dosage calculations)and analytical skills.

Direct Reports:

• N/A.

Travel:

• Must have the ability & willingness to travel to othersites as necessary within ageographic region.

Physical Requirements for theJob:

• Normal clinical office setting with some exposure to infectious materials, toxic drugs.

• Considerable standing/walking with variable work.

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.

• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• May be required to help transfer patient.

• Occasionally lifts andcarryitems weighing up to 40 lbs.

Pay Range:

$45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended
and accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.