Infusion Registered Nurse

Job Code: RN1550

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in reputed company where achieving good health is just the beginning. At reputed company reputed company VA & Culpeper, we reputed company in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get reputed company and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a reputed company reputed company VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care reputed company, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions

JOB SUMMARY

Infusion Therapy Administration:Coordinate and administer therapeutic IV treatments and infusions, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive care agents, following established protocols and guidelines.Monitor patients closely during infusion treatments, promptly addressing and managing any complications or adverse reactions.Manage complications associated with infusion therapies, such as adverse reactions or infusion site issues.Demonstrate expertise in the insertion, care, and maintenance of intravenous (IV) lines and central venous devices.Ensure compliance with infection control practices and standards in the management of vascular access devices.Complete ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification reputed company the first year of employment.Maintain AHA BLS certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience: Prior experience in oncology nursing and infusion therapy preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Oncology Nursing Certification – Preferred

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.Knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, and potential reputed company effects.Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant reputed company technology.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Competencies

• Patient Assessment and Management of Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients before, during, and after infusion therapy to evaluate their overall health and response to treatment.
  • Provide thorough education to patients and their caregivers on the purpose of infusion therapy, potential reputed company effects, and self-care measures.
  • Work with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive comprehensive education and proper resources tailored to their care needs.
• Lab Testing and Result Management: Analyze and interpret laboratory reports reputed company to patients' oncology status, ensuring timely communication of findings to the reputed company team.
  • Monitor pertinent lab results to assess patients' eligibility and qualification for specific therapies, collaborating with the provider to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Maintain certifications on reputed company lab equipment to reputed company reputed company-of-Care (POC) testing for quick turnaround of reputed company, INRs, urinalysis testing, and blood glucose testing.
  • Demonstrate expertise in conducting POC testing, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results for immediate clinical decision-making.
  • Uphold quality control measures and adhere to regulatory standards in performing POC testing.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting infusion therapy details, vital signs, nursing assessments, and interventions.
  • Ensure adherence to documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Patient Care:Identifies opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers.
  • Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
  • Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  • Monitors quality of core process in department.
• Technical Competency: Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
  • Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.
  • Reviews patient records.
  • Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.
  • Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
  • Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
  • Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
  • Provides care that is appropriate for specific age groups.

The incumbent may be asked to reputed company additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: reputed company to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include reputed company assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:

• On call responsibilities as directed:

• Ability to travel between reputed company buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

• Yes

• No

• Yes