RN Oncology Infusion

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Infusion position at St. Charles Health System in Oregon contributes to our mission by providing comprehensive infusion services within the care team.

You will oversee other caregivers, ensure accurate medication administration, and document care while upholding nursing standards and patient safety. Preferred candidates hold a BSN and Oncology certification or relevant oncology experience, with an Oregon RN license and BLS/CPR.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license; BLS/CPR required.
• Completion of oncology CEUs to support CoC and NAPBC accreditations.
• One year of IV nursing in oncology, medical-surgical, critical care, or home infusion.
• Proficiency with central lines and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of caregivers providing care to assigned patients during the shift.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using clinical judgment.
• Deliver infusion therapy and administer prescribed meds per policy.
• Document care accurately and maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Oregon RN license

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification within 6 months of hire

Onc Nursing Society cert. (OCN) preferred

Job description

The RN Infusion provides comprehensive infusion services as a member of the health care team in accordance with SCHS mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse this position will oversee the work of other caregivers that provide specific care to assigned patients(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with SCHS policies and work instructions and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment. Sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with the St. Charles Health System’s policies and regulatory agencies
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Collaborates on care, planning and implementation, with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, PA’s, and all other member of the health care team.
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health System’s departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. It includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and the skillful use of communication skills (touch, eye contact, etc.).
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

• Required: As required by license.
• Preferred: BSN and/ or advanced training in oncology, chemotherapy or similar.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Oregon RN license. BLS/CPR. Completion of the oncology-specific CEUs required each accreditation cycle to support the Cancer Center’s CoC and NAPBC accreditations. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification required within (6) months of hire.
• Preferred: Oncology Nurse Society certifed (OCN).

Experience

• Required: One (1) year of clinical experience in intravenous nursing or equivalent background in an oncology, medical-surgical, critical care, or home infusion setting. Must be profiecient in the care, maintenance, and accessing of central lines.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of oncology focused intravenous nursing including the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products.