RN - Infusion

Cynet HealthStaff; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced RN for an outpatient infusion center in California. The role involves administering chemotherapy, managing patient infusions, and port access.

You will educate patients, support the care team, and ensure safety through infection control and side-effect management. Requirements include California RN license, BLS/ACLS, and chemo certifications; travel experience and 4+ years of charge experience are noted as must-haves.

Qualifications

• Requires CA RN license and active BLS/ACLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC), PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and manage patient infusions.
• Access and manage ports for infusion therapy.
• Educate patients and provide education/support.
• Administer blood products and chemotherapy.
• Recognize and manage treatment side effects.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain neutropenic precautions and infection control.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Port access/management

Education

CA RN License

BLS

ACLS

Chemo (ONS/ONCC)

PALS

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Oncology Clinic

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: CA RN License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Chemo (ONS/ONCC), PALS required

Must-Have:

• Previous charge experience of at least 4 years
• Experience with Epic charting system
• Required travel experience
• Chemotherapy certified nurse

Description:This is an outpatient infusion center position.The role requires administering chemotherapy and managing patient infusions.You will need to demonstrate skills in accessing and managing ports.You should have experience with patient education and support.Other required skills include the administration of blood products and chemotherapy.You must be able to recognize and manage side effects of treatments.The daily census of the unit is approximately 11 patients.Successful candidates will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.Neutropenic precautions and infection control practices are essential.Strong communication skills are necessary for phone triage and patient interaction.Candidates should have experience with a variety of cancer diagnoses.You will be expected to complete work history verification for the past 7 years.All compliance documents are due prior to the start of the position.