RN

CONNECTICUT ONCOLOGY GROUP, P.C.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Oncology Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Infusion Nurse to provide safe, quality care to oncology patients through all treatment stages.

You will work with physicians to manage symptoms, administer chemotherapy and related therapies, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR. The role requires strong communication, organization, and empathy, with duties including IV starts, port access, specimen collection coordination, patient education, and cross-clinic travel between

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
• Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current BLS provider card.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience.
• Knowledge of cancer diagnosis/treatment and chemo administration.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to personalize treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Review patient data before and during each visit.
• Collaborate with physician to assess and treat symptoms and disease progression.
• Perform telephone triage to assess patient concerns.
• Start peripheral IVs and manage venous access devices.
• Mix and administer chemotherapy and other drugs per standards.
• Administer and document chemo/biologic/targeted therapies and related studies.
• Document charges and ensure billing accuracy for services.
• Ensure timely collection of laboratory specimens.
• Manage prescription/refill extension requests per policy.
• Assist with provider procedures (bone marrow/skin biopsies).
• Educate patients and document readiness to learn during informed consent.
• Complete paperwork for patient assistance and insurance needs.
• Screen for distress and provide counseling/referrals.
• Navigate EMR effectively and document services.
• Stock inventory and manage supplies.
• Generate and review daily clinical reports.
• Travel to Middletown and Westbrook clinics as needed.
• Participate in committees and focus groups.
• Complete required training and competency validations.
• Perform duties accurately and responsibly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

Empathy in patient care

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license in CT

BSN, preferred

Current BLS

Oncology certification, preferred

Tools

EMR navigation

Job description

Connecticut Oncology Group offers patients hope they need with state-of-the-art treatment. Our goal is to provide the finest quality care and services to our patients and to do so efficiently and economically. Our employees are important member of our team because their work directly influences our practice's reputation.

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

The Infusion Nurse provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of diagnosis to end of life. The Infusion Nurse helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques.

Overall Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reviews/updates/verifies all patient required data is present and available prior to and during each visit.
• Collaborates with physician/provider to assess/treat symptoms related to disease, treatment, disease progression as well as acute illnesses.
• Performs telephone triage utilizing critical assessment skills to assess and evaluate patient concerns/needs.
• Starts peripheral IVs, manages central venous access devices including accessing and de-accessing implanted ports.
• Mixes and or administers chemotherapy and other drugs according to COG standards after training and competency validation.
• Administers and documents administration of chemo/bio/targeted therapy and/or research study drugs (if applicable to clinic location) according to COG practice standards.
• Follows all policies, procedures, standards related to use of drug cabinet including drug verification, drug administration, documentation, and billing.
• Documents charges for services performed and medications administered.
• Ensures timely collection of all ordered laboratory specimens.
• Manages prescription/refill extension requests per COG policy, procedure, and standards.
• Assists with provider performed procedures (i.e. bone marrow biopsies and skin punch biopsies)
• Conducts patient education and documents patient readiness to learn and understanding of teaching and or information provided during the informed consent process.
• Completes forms and other necessary paperwork for patient assistance, patient employment, insurance. (i.e. FMLA, short- and long-term disability, etc.).
• Screens patients routinely for needs and or distress and provides appropriate counseling, interventions, and makes referrals to appropriate community /support services.
• Uses an empathetic and caring approach with patients at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively navigate within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Documents patient information and services performed in the EMR.
• Completes required daily/weekly/monthly drug/sample drug inventory counts, supply requests, waste documentation, audits, billing entries, etc.
• Informs Clinic / Operations Manager of clinic needs and concerns relating to the work environment.
• Stocks & manages inventory and supplies.
• Generates and reviews daily clinical reports for completion and accuracy.
• Adheres to practice standards and Policy and Procedures.
• Travels to other COG clinics as needed. (Middletown and Westbrook)
• Participates on committees and focus groups as requested.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth.
• Completes, on time, required /assigned training, continuing education, competency validations necessary.
• Perform job expectations /responsibilities accurately & successfully.
• Other duties as required.
• Education/Experience
• Current Registered Nurse state license, Oncology experience preferred
• BSN, preferred
• Current BLS provider card
• Certification in Oncology, preferred
• Minimum 3 years RN Experience
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of standards for cancer diagnosis/oncology practices/treatments.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy and other treatment therapies.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families and to deal with grief and challenging patient/visitor interactions.
• Ability to collaborate with health care team to make personalized treatment plans for each cancer patient.