Registered Nurse - Infusion

Job Description

Job Description

Description:
Infusion RN for moderately paced clinic. Oncology w/minimal hematology; mostly solid tumor. Infusion ratio of 1-5 based on acuity; 18-chair, 2 room unit; typical chemo regimens are 5-6 hours; typically start in AM with break around 2pm; Aim to have a free charge nurse to assist with breaks; Required to do homework/prepwork for next day. Alaris pumps and IV finders used. Provider Support: Interpretation services, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Social Services, and Unit Secretary. Provider Coverage: NP and Oncologist.
Day shift, 4x10s, 0745-1815. No weekends, no on call, no float. Pyxis med system, EPIC documentation, SBAR comm. 1 year experience required, 2+ preferred. 40hr orientation w/20hr on floor. Caribbean Blue scrubs, not provided.

Certifications Required:
BLS (AHA only, no Heart Code); Chemo cert (OCN preferred)

Skills Required:
Infusion Center; Administration of chemotherapy; IV push administration of chemotherapy; Management/disposal cytotoxic spills; Monitor chemotherapy; Recognize/ communicate abnormal lab values; Accessing Ports; Care and management of ports; Central line blood draw; Central Line/Implanted Line Care; Infusion pump management; Intravenous hydration/multivitamins ; Starting IVs; Antiemetic; Neupogen; Anaphylaxis; Extravasation injury; IV push narcotic agents; Neutropenic precautions; Patient/Family education and support; Altered mental status; Constipation/diarrhea ; Nausea/vomiting; Neuropathy

Skills Preferred:
Inpatient oncology; Recognize/manage side effects; Care of patients with various types of cancer (Bladder/Kidney Cancer; Brain cancer; Breast Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Ear/Nose/Throat Cancers; Kidney Cancer; Leukemia/Blood Dyscrasias; Liver Cancer; Lung cancer; Melanoma; Multiple Myeloma; Lymphoma/Non-Hodgkins lymphoma; Ovarian Cancer/Uterine Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer; Prostate Cancer); Body fluid handling post Chemotherapy; Continuous Infusion of chemotherapy; Oral Administration of chemotherapy; PICC line care; Corticosteroids; Hormonal therapy; Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome (ATLS); Hemorrhage; Sepsis; Spinal Cord Compression; Medication tolerance/dependence assessment; PCA pump management; Transdermal patches; Isolation Precautions; Phlebotomy skills