RN / Oncology Nursing

Title: Registered Nurse - Infusion Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $123,200.00 - $133,100.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Administer IV therapies including biologics, chemotherapy/biotherapy, antibiotics, blood products, and hydration.
Job Responsibilities

Perform pre-infusion assessments, verify orders, and ensure appropriate lab parameters are met
Monitor patients throughout infusions and post-infusion for complications
Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access
Access and manage central lines, including PICC lines and implanted ports
Educate patients and caregivers on: Infusion treatments and expected side effects; Signs/symptoms requiring urgent evaluation; Central line and port care/maintenance
Reinforce adherence to therapy and follow-up care plans
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning
Education

~ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Experience
Minimum 1–2 years of RN experience (infusion, oncology, or acute care preferred)
Prior outpatient infusion, oncology, or specialty infusion experience
Experience managing central lines and implanted ports
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to manage continuous and intermittent infusions with high attention to medication accuracy and safety
Ability to recognize and rapidly respond to infusion-related reactions, including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis
Ability to initiate emergency interventions per protocol
Ability to collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and nursing staff to optimize care
Ability to coordinate scheduling and sequencing of therapies to ensure efficiency and safety
Demonstrated competency in IV insertion and vascular access
Licenses and Certifications

Current New York State RN license (or ability to obtain)
BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification/Certified registered nurse infusion (preferred).
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
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