Rn Infusion Therapy Oncology

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and other infusion treatments. This role involves conducting patient assessments, administering chemotherapy and infusion therapies, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The nurse must maintain high standards of safety and care in a fast-paced clinical environment, ensuring compliance with chemotherapy protocols and patient care guidelines.

• Administer chemotherapy and other infusion therapies safely and accurately.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and monitor patient reactions during and after treatment.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient care activities and maintain accurate medical records using EPIC EMR system.
• Educate patients and families about treatment procedures, side effects, and care plans.
• Maintain compliance with chemotherapy certification standards and safety protocols.
• Respond promptly to patient emergencies and adverse reactions related to infusion therapy.

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Chemotherapy certification with recent chemotherapy administration experience.
• At least four years of acute nursing experience in an oncology setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Additional oncology nursing certifications or specialized infusion therapy training.
• Experience in patient education and counseling related to oncology treatments.

• Must adhere to strict chemotherapy administration protocols and safety guidelines.
• Work involves exposure to chemotherapy agents and requires compliance with hazardous drug handling procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity oncology infusion clinic setting.

• Day shift schedule in an infusion therapy clinic.
• Shift assignments based on clinic hours and patient treatment schedules.