Registered Nurse, Infusion

Astera Cancer Care; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Louisiana seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate and provide patient care in an oncology clinic. The role involves assessing patient needs, documenting IV infusions, injections, and coordinating care with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has RN license, BLS CPR, and 3 years of clinic/oncology nursing experience; OCN certification preferred. Applies to infusion operations and patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, BA and/or OCN Certification preferred.
• 3 years of nursing experience in a clinic, Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• RN, BLS CPR required; ONS/OCN highly preferred Oncology clinic and/or infusion operation.

Responsibilities

• Nursing duties.
• Coordination of patient care.

Skills

Nursing skills

IV therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines. Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse coordinates and provides patient care and assumes individual responsibility and accountability for the provision of nursing care. An ideal candidate should be able to assess and prioritize patient needs, have good time management and pay strict attention to details. Must be able to work independently, and work well with others. Activities include patient assessment and documentation of IV infusions of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, IM and SC injections, central line access, dressing changes, therapeutic phlebotomies, patient education, patient triage and coordination of care through a multi-disciplinary approach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Nursing Duties
• 2. Coordination of patient Care

EMR QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse, BA and/or OCN Certification preferred. 3 years of nursing experience in a clinic, Oncology nursing experience preferred. RN, BLS CPR required; ONS/OCN highly preferred Oncology clinic and/or infusion operation

For more than 50 years, the staff at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has provided the highest quality care to our patients. We strive to hire the best qualified applicants to join our growing team.