RN - Oncology

Cynet Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Oncology RN Navigator/Coordinator for a 13-week assignment in Falls Church, VA. The role focuses on infusion therapy administration, mediport and IV access, and coordination of cancer care for hematology/oncology patients.

The candidate must have 3+ years of nursing experience, current license, BLS and APHON chemotherapy/biotherapy certifications, and be able to work four 9-hour day shifts with no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in infusion therapy including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy.
• Proficient in mediport access and peripheral IV placement.
• Current nursing license and BLS/APHON chemotherapy certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion therapy including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy.
• Perform mediport access, peripheral IV placement, and venipuncture.
• Care for PICC and central line management; respond to emergencies using BLS; document patient care in electronic health records.

Skills

Infusion therapy experience

Mediport access

Peripheral IV placement

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: Oncology Nurse Navigator/Coordinator

Specialty: Oncology Nurse Navigator/Coordinator

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Experience: Minimum of 3 years

License: Current nursing license

Certifications: BLS, APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Must-Have:

• Experience in infusion therapy, including administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biotherapy.
• Proficient in mediport access and peripheral IV placement.

Description:Provide infusion therapy, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, and supportive medication such as antiemetics and hydration.Perform patient access procedures including mediport access, peripheral IV placement, and venipuncture.Provide care for PICC and central line management.Respond to emergencies, utilizing BLS certification for CPR, AED use, emergency response activation, and basic respiratory support.Document patient care using electronic health systems.Common cases include hematology conditions such as beta thalassemia, Diamond Blackfan anemia, and sickle cell disease.Oncology cases include leukemia, lymphoma, HLH, LCH, and various pediatric cancers.Additional cases may include Hunter's syndrome, Niemann-Pick disease, juvenile dermatomyositis, autoimmune myopathy, lupus, myasthenia gravis, encephalitis, and restless leg syndrome.The position entails working with a charge nurse and a nurse manager available daily.The schedule consists of four 9-hour shifts weekly from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.Self-scheduling and block scheduling preferences may be accommodated.There are no on-call or floating requirements.Scrub colors are navy scrub bottoms with navy or patterned scrub tops or pediatric-appropriate t-shirts.Unit-specific orientation will be provided to review access and infusion skills and processes.There are no weekend or holiday expectations.