RN - Oncology

Cynet Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks an experienced RN for Oncology Infusion & Ambulatory Treatment Center in Grass Valley, CA, for a 13-week assignment.

CA RN license, BLS, and ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider card are required, with minimum 2 years of oncology infusion experience.

Qualifications

• Recent or active chemotherapy administration experience.
• Vascular access skills including port access and Hickman/PICC maintenance.
• Strong pharmacologic knowledge relevant to oncology.
• Ability to manage hypersensitivity reactions.
• Proficiency in lab evaluations and interpretation related to oncology.

Responsibilities

• Titrate drips and manage titratable medications including IVIG and rituximab.
• Monitor patient status and labs in an ambulatory infusion setting.
• Provide patient care coordinating with charge nurses and physicians.
• Ensure safety and adherence to chemotherapy protocols and safety guidelines.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Vascular access (IV/Port)

Pharmacology knowledge

Hypersensitivity management

Labs interpretation

Education

California RN license

Job description

RN - Oncology

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Infusion & Ambulatory Treatment Center

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 8H Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours per day

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required

License: CA RN license required

Certifications: BLS Certification, ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy provider card required

Must-Have:

• Recent or active chemotherapy administration skills
• Vascular access skills: peripheral IVs, port access, Hickman/PICC maintenance
• Strong background in pharmacologic knowledge
• Strong ability to manage hypersensitivity reactions
• Strong skills in lab evaluations and their relation to oncology treatments

Description:The unit consists of an Ambulatory Treatment Center with 13 infusion chairs.Ratios are not applicable in an outpatient setting; however, the goal is to limit to 4 active infusions at a time.The patient population includes oncology patients with various diagnoses, emphasizing complicated treatment regimens.Common treatments include Cisplatin, FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, hydration, blood transfusions, and various injections.Community patients receive treatments such as iron, albumin, hydration, and long-term antibiotics.RNs are required to titrate drips and manage titratable medications including IVIG, rituximab, remicade, and blood transfusions.Charge nurses currently take assignments alongside their charge duties.The unit operates without dedicated nursing aides; patients are primarily ambulatory and independent with activities of daily living.There is no telemetry monitoring, and nurses are responsible for reading strips.Self-scheduling is allowed with adjustments made for travelers when necessary.Weekend requirements involve one weekend day per four-week schedule.Holiday requirements are typically light with minimal mandates.There is no call or standby requirement at this time.Floating requirements may include providing inpatient chemotherapy.The dress code requires navy blue scrubs.Orientation includes off-site and on-site education sessions.The cancellation policy allows for cancellations of up to 4 shifts during the assignment.The charting system in use is Cerner.