RN - Infusion

Cynet Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an Infusion Registered Nurse to join its infusion center team in Sacramento, CA. The role requires a minimum of two years of infusion nursing experience and expertise in chemotherapy administration, port management, and infusion-related procedures.

Candidates must hold a valid RN license and BLS; Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification through ONS is preferred. This full-time position includes weekend coverage on a rotating schedule and a 10-hour shift each day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years infusion center experience.
• Ability to access and manage ports.
• Administration of chemotherapy.
• Body fluid handling and PPE knowledge.
• Central Line/Implanted Line Care and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy infusion to patients.
• Monitor patients during infusion and manage adverse reactions.
• Access and manage ports for infusions.
• Maintain strict infection control and PPE protocols.
• Coordinate care and ensure safety during chemotherapy administration.
• Weekend coverage on an every-other-weekend basis.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Port access

Infusion procedures

Patient monitoring

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification through ONS

Job description

RN - Infusion

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Infusion

Duration: 12 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10 Hours

Experience: Minimum 2 Years of Infusion Center Experience

License: Valid Registered Nurse License

Certifications: BLS, Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification through ONS

Must-Have:

• Ability to access and manage ports
• Administration of chemotherapy
• Body fluid handling post-chemotherapy
• Care and management of ports
• Central Line/Implanted Line Care
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE
• IV push administration of chemotherapy
• Management and disposal of cytotoxic spills
• Monitoring chemotherapy administration
• Neutropenic precautions
• Ability to recognize and communicate abnormal lab values
• Ability to recognize and manage side effects

Description:Seeking an Infusion Registered Nurse for a full-time position.The role involves working within an infusion center environment.Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in infusion nursing.Skills needed include the administration of chemotherapy and management of infusion-related procedures.It is essential to have experience with accessing and managing ports.Knowledge of protocols for body fluid handling after chemotherapy is required.The candidate must demonstrate the ability to monitor patients receiving chemotherapy.Understanding of neutropenic precautions and the ability to manage side effects is crucial.The position requires weekend coverage on an every-other-weekend basis.Strong communication skills are necessary for effectively recognizing and addressing abnormal lab values.