RN - Oncology

Registered NurseProfession: 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 treatmentsDescription: 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.