Oncology Infusion Nurse — Cancer Care Champion

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking aRegistered Nurse in Medical Oncology to provide chemotherapy infusion and related care in Visalia, CA. The role requires a California RN license, and BLS certification is preferred; BSN/MSN is preferred but not mandatory. One year of RN or LVN IV experience is expected.

You will ensure safe chemotherapy administration, educate patients and families, coordinate consent and insurance approvals, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit.

Qualifications

• License /Certification Required: CA RN license.
• BLS Preferred: National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse.
• Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.
• Experience Required: One year RN experience or LVN IV experience.

Responsibilities

• Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after competency test.
• Administers chemotherapy in accordance with Oncology Nursing Society standards.
• Prepares patients, obtains consent, secures insurance approval, and verifies dosage.
• Educates patient and family on chemotherapy, side effects and community resources.
• Provides telephone triage for patients and families.
• Documents patient charges and credits in billing systems.
• Maintains venous access devices and central lines competency.
• Oversees staff involved with blood sampling and CBC testing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and staff training.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy

Patient education

Telephone triage

Education

CA RN license

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Kaweah Health is seeking aRegistered Nurse in Medical Oncology to provide chemotherapy infusion and related care in Visalia, CA. The role requires a California RN license, and BLS certification is preferred; BSN/MSN is preferred but not mandatory. One year of RN or LVN IV experience is expected.

You will ensure safe chemotherapy administration, educate patients and families, coordinate consent and insurance approvals, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the oncology unit.