Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you a skilled and compassionate Oncology RN with a passion for oncology care? RCCA is excited to welcome an Infusion RN to our dynamic team in Roselle, NJ. In this fast-paced role, you'll provide essential infusion therapy to our oncology patients, making a significant impact on their care journey.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Roselle, NJ
Compensation: $37.67 - $50.82 per hour
Compensation packages based on your unique skills, experience, and qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities:- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, antibiotics, symptom management, patient education, and triage patients.
- Provide and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
- Demonstrates competency in all aspects of chemotherapy administration, monoclonal antibody therapy, IV therapy, subcutaneous and intramuscular injection administration.
- Knowledgeable and practices within the ONS guidelines during any adverse event while administering chemotherapy, i.e. extravasations, infiltrations or chemotherapy spill incidents.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the ONS and OSHA guidelines as gained through annual training and experience.
- Maintains a systematic and ongoing patient evaluation process, collecting and documenting evaluation data from all pertinent sources.
- Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
- Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Adheres to all protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Willing to cross-train and perform duties as needed in other areas of the clinic including pharmacy, triage, lab, shots, and scheduling.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent IV skills.
- Familiar with VADs.
- Willingness to work with research subjects and administer trial medications after an appropriately determined training period.
Basic Qualifications:- Current RN License
- Oncology Certification
- 2+ years' experience in medical oncology preferred.
- 2 + years in Outpatient Infusion
- Either ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certified
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Physical Requirements:- Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
- May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and chemical hazards.
- May have long periods of sitting and/or standing and walking.
Salary Description
$37.67 - $50.82
