RN - Infusion

Cynet Health; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Infusion in California for a 13-week assignment. The day shift runs 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, typically five 8-hour shifts with some weekend coverage.

You will provide chemotherapy infusions, manage ports, monitor side effects, and collaborate with pharmacy and other staff in an outpatient infusion setting.

Required: California RN license, BLS, chemotherapy certification, and Epic charting proficiency. Experience with oncologic care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years in infusion/oncolgy care.
• Chemotherapy certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with port access and cytotoxic administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion care to adult cancer patients in outpatient center.
• Administer chemotherapy and other IV medications.
• Monitor patients for side effects and respond to emergencies.
• Access ports and perform central line blood draws.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and side effects.
• Collaborate with pharmacy and unit staff.
• Document care in the Epic system.
• Support occasional weekend coverage.

Skills

Patient education

Port access skills

IV therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

California Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Chemotherapy certification

ONS/ONCC Chemo Therapy Immunotherapy Provider Card

Tools

Epic charting system

Chemotherapy administration tools

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Infusion

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar role

License: Valid RN License

Certifications: BLS, ONS/ONCC Chemo Therapy Immunotherapy Provider Card

Must-Have: Chemotherapy certification

Description:Chemo Certified Infusion RN needed.

The role requires a CA Registered Nurse License.

Candidates must hold a BLS certification and a valid ONS/ONCC Chemo Therapy Immunotherapy Provider Card.

Shifts will be during the day, typically five 8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Occasional weekend coverage may be required.

Preferred qualifications include previous charge experience and experience in outpatient infusion services.

Experience with the Epic charting system is required.

Candidate should be familiar with accessing and managing ports, administration of chemotherapy, and administering blood and blood products.

Skills needed include care and management of ports, central line blood draw, intravenous hydration, and patient/family education and support.

The patient population consists of adults requiring outpatient infusion services, including chemotherapy.

Interdisciplinary support will be available from pharmacy and unit secretarial staff.

The successful candidate will work within an infusion center setting, providing care and management for various types of cancers.

Candidates must be prepared to recognize and manage side effects associated with chemotherapy and administer medications such as antiemetics and antibiotics as necessary.

Knowledge and experience in handling cytotoxic spills and maintaining proper isolation precautions are essential.

The ability to educate patients and their families about treatment plans and potential side effects is crucial for this role.