Infusion RN

Base Pay $42.79 - $62.34 / Hour Job Category Oregon Specialty Group The Infusion Nurse provides compassionate and professional direct patient care in our clinic setting. This position has opportunities to make a difference in patient and family lives with the skilled education they provide. Effective collaboration with your clinical team creates a win for all. An Infusion Nurse exemplifies proficient knowledge in the administration of treatments, using up-to-date, evidence-based and clinically-supported safety guidelines. This is a 36 hour/week position that consists of 4 9-hour shifts. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with one weekend rotation per month. Essential Job Functions Perform assessments and health histories Administer medications Assess patient compliance with medications, treatments, and appointments Demonstrate competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as venipuncture, administration of IV fluids, and care of vascular access devices Coordinate care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals Direct and supervise care delivered by other health care professionals such as medical assistants Vital signs SQ/IM injectable medications PICC dressing changes Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations Documents patient care in chart Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Providing instructions and directions to patients and families on managing side effects related to disease process and related treatments Assisting patients in achieving the maximum level of functioning by coordinating with provider team for available resources in the community such as nutritional counseling, psychosocial counseling, medical equipment, and social service support Required Qualifications Registered RN Basic Life Support certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) Current proficiency in IV access of all types Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system Must be fully vaccinated (exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis in compliance with applicable law) Preferred Qualifications Two years recent RN experience in a patient care setting One-year experience in an inpatient or outpatient oncology clinical setting BSN preferred Current knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents, administration, side effects management and patient learning needs Current OCN Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system A successful Registered Nurse will... Enjoy working in a busy and fast-paced environment Be observant and intuitive about patient needs Work where you can truly make a difference in patient care Enjoy critical thinking and problem solving Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Work in a supportive team environment where help is always an ask away #J-18808-Ljbffr