Infusion Center Registered Nurse

Memorial Regional Health

$69K — $104K *
Craig, CO 81625In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 18 years (21 for driving roles with valid license)
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Successful completion of background check
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
  • Completion of Employee Health meeting prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

  • Administer infusion-based IV and oral therapy including chemotherapy
  • Monitor patients receiving IV infusions, performing pre-infusion triage
  • Assess and address both psychological and physical patient needs
  • Review patient lab results for therapy appropriateness
  • Conduct full patient assessments and documentation
  • Start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines per practice scope
  • Evaluate patients for potential reactions and side effects of treatments
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, care plans, and follow-up needs
  • Perform oncology triage, prioritizing care needs and coordinating interventions
  • Facilitate referrals to outside medical facilities for continuity of care.

Benefits

  • Commitment to professional development through training and certifications
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive, values-driven organization
  • Contributions to organizational performance improvement initiatives
  • Work in a collaborative environment with a dedicated oncology care team
  • Adherence to strict patient confidentiality protocols.
Full Job Description
Pay Range for this position is $33.58-$50.38 DOE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

  • N/A


Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

  • Infusion-based IV and oral therapy, including chemotherapy.
  • Monitors patients receiving IV infusions, including pre-infusion triage.
  • Recognizes and addresses patients' psychological and physical needs.
  • Reviews patient labs for appropriateness of therapy.
  • Ability to perform full patient assessment along with proper documentation.
  • Demonstrates ability to start IVs, access ports, and maintain central lines within the scope of practice.
  • Ability to assess every patient for potential reactions and side effects of infusions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
  • Uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Ability to use safety devices as prescribed by the organization.
  • Provides patient education and treatment instruction, ensuring patients and families understand diagnoses, care plans, medications, symptom management, and follow-up requirements to promote safe and effective outcomes.
  • Performs oncology triage, assessing patient symptoms and treatment-related side effects, prioritizing care needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating timely interventions in collaboration with the oncology care team.
  • Coordinates referrals to outside medical facilities when necessary, facilitating continuity of care by arranging appointments, transferring medical records, and communicating with external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up and specialty services.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
  • Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
  • Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
  • Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
  • Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
  • Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
  • Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver's license).
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must successfully pass a background check.
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
  • Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

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